First Vietnam International logistics expo kicks off in Ho Chi Minh City

Organised by the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad), the event has brought together leading names in the sector from around the world who come to exchange and catch up with the latest trends in the field.

They include Nippon Express, UPR, AWOT Global, Sai Gon Newport, Viconship, VinaTech, AFR Solutions, AHAMOVE, SAMSUNG SDS - 4PL, and ECOTRUCK.

The exhibition features 345 booths of 250 businesses from 22 countries and territories, aiming to affirm the country’s position on the international logistics map.

According to Le Duy Hiep, chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), within the framework of VILOG 2023 a range of  essential B2B activities will take place, along with a series of specialised conferences on interesting topics such as "Exporting agricultural products online by model Buy-Ship-Pay", "Cold chain", and the seminar "Customs accompanies enterprises to develop logistics activities and improve export competitiveness".

Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Import-Export Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said currently logistics enterprises boast huge advantages as manufacturing and trade activities both at home and aboard have recorded an upward trend in recent times.

Besides, the participation of foreign logistics service providers can help local firms in the industry to enjoy better access to international solutions and markets, he noted.

The event therefore represents a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses, as well as investors, developers, and other stakeholders to co-operate, consult, and identify solutions to optimise the procedures of enterprises, Hai concluded.