Viettel expands logistics business in Laos

(Chinhphu.vn) - On October 15, the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) announced the launch of the Unitel Logistics brand in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, marking Viettel's expansion of operations in the field of logistics and international transport infrastructure, aiming to become a global business technology group.

Viettel announced the launch of the Unitel Logistics brand in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Attending the ceremony were General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Central Committee member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Minister of National Defense of Laos and delegations of the two countries' Ministries of National Defense.

Unitel Logistics is a brand formed from the cooperation between Viettel Post (represented by Viettel Post Laos) and Unitel, oriented to become an integrated logistics enterprise, applying comprehensive digital technology in supply chain management and operation. Key activities include logistics, warehousing, international intermodal transport and cross-border e-commerce, meeting the growing transportation demand between Vietnam, Laos and neighboring countries.

Previously, on October 8, Viettel Post Laos and Unitel, two member units of Viettel, signed a cooperation agreement on transportation services, forming a foundation for the domestic logistics chain in Laos. The two sides cooperated to build a transportation network, exploit warehouse systems, consolidation centers and cross-border transportation, aiming to provide integrated full-process logistics services on the Viettel technology platform, in which Viettel Post Laos is responsible for intermediate transportation (Middle Mile) and Unitel is responsible for the final stage (First & Last Mile).

In the first phase, Unitel Logistics invested in a synchronous infrastructure system nationwide, including 3 large-scale logistics centers in Oudomxay, Vientiane and Savannakhet; 6 bonded warehouses at border gates with Vietnam, Thailand and China; and more than 1,500 transaction points covering 18 provinces and cities, doubling the existing market size. The multimodal transport network deployed includes roads with 306 N+1 delivery routes, Laos - China, Laos - Thailand railways and aviation, directly connecting to key economic centers in the region.

Unitel Logistics targets an average growth of 32% per year in the 2025-2033 period, contributing to reducing Laos' logistics costs to 15% of GDP.

The establishment of Unitel Logistics lays the foundation for Unitel to become a multi-service provider in many fields, having a strong impact on all aspects of the economy and social life of Lao people; opening up new growth space beyond telecommunications services.

Unitel Logistics aims to grow at an average of 32% per year in the 2025-2033 period, contributing to reducing Laos' logistics costs to 15% of GDP, improving competitiveness and attracting foreign investment. The project is expected to create more than 30,000 jobs, expand infrastructure to remote areas, and help all Lao people benefit from a modern, smart and sustainable logistics system.

Unitel Logistics is a testament to the strong cooperation between the two governments and the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and Laos, marking a step to expand cooperation from telecommunications and information technology to logistics, an essential infrastructure sector of the regional digital economy. When Vung Ang Port No. 3 comes into operation at the end of 2025, Unitel Logistics will become an important link in the Indochina trade infrastructure chain, helping Lao goods reach the open sea, realizing the aspirations of integration and common prosperity of the two countries.

Unitel Logistics applies comprehensive digital technology in operations: from smart routing, cargo flow management, real-time tracking to big data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize costs, shorten delivery times and ensure transparency throughout the chain.

Thanks to that, the enterprise has formed a complete logistics service ecosystem, bringing convenient experiences to Lao people and businesses, from sending and receiving goods at home to choosing transportation, warehousing and value-added services according to needs.

Minh Thi

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/viettel-mo-rong-kinh-doanh-logistics-tai-lao-10225101613510108.htm