Logistics is one of the fastest growing and most stable industries in Viet Nam, with an average growth rate of 14 - 16% a year and a scale of 40 - 42 billion USD/year. According to Agility's assessment in 2022, Viet Nam is ranked 11th in the group of 50 global emerging logistics markets.
This information was emphasized by Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) at the Dialogue to introduce Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2023) co-ordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the Vietnam Business Association. Vietnam Logistics Service Industry and Vinexad Company held on November 5 in Hanoi.
Under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, for the first time in Viet Nam, The Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition (abbreviated as VILOG) is organized by Viet Nam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD Company. The exhibition will take place for 3 days, from August 10 to 12, 2023 at Hall B, Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. This will be a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses as well as the community of investors, developers and other stakeholders to exchange, cooperate, consult and choose solutions to optimize the logistics procedure of enterprises.
The exhibition is organized by the Viet Nam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and the Organizer VINEXAD, with the active support of the Agency of Foreign Trade and the Trade Promotion Agency (under Ministry of Industry and Trade). The combination of a national association in the logistics industry and a professional organizer with extensive experience and network of partners is expected to create an event that showcases development of Viet Nam's logistics industry commensurately with its inherent potential, at the same time creating a buzz to attract foreign investment, transfer operating technology, train human resources, and establish a green ecosystem in the logistics industry.
At the seminar, Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh - General Secretary of the Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) shared, this is also the first time, in Vietnam, there is a separate exhibition for the service business. logistics.
Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh added that VILOG 2023 will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 10 to 12, 2023 with the main groups of industries and services:
(1) Transport & Forwarding;
(2) Services & Warehouse Systems;
(3) Packaging & Cold chain;
(4) Logistics IT.
Up to now, VILOG 2023 has received registrations with over 200 booths by more than 150 businesses from 16 countries and territories: Belgium, Canada, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, United States, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, Switzerland, China, Viet Nam and Italy.
Some prominent foreign brands include: KARL GROSS LOGISTICS providing sea and air logistics services and personalized logistics solutions for each business; NIPPON EXPRESS specializing in solutions that integrate different modes of transport around the world - rail, sea, air, warehousing, customs clearance...; UPR - manufacturer of racking, pallets, logistics equipment from Japan; SWISSLOG - Automated logistics products & systems; FESCO - The leading container shipping company through the Russian Far East via international sea container routes to/from Asian countries, sea and rail transport routes.
In addition, the exhibition recognizes the participation of big and long-standing Vietnamese brands in the logistics industry such as Sai Gon Newport - specializing in port operations, logistics services and marine economic sectors...; VICONSHIP - owning and operating a large port system in Hai Phong and Da Nang, with container yards, logistics and distribution services, road container transport...; VINAFCO - Viet Nam's leading warehouse management service provider with more than 35 years of experience; RATRACO - specialized in refrigerated container transport, domestic and international rail transport; VINATECH - a manufacturer and supplier of warehouse racks and supermarket shelves. Along with that, professional shipping service providers in the trade fair industry such as TRADELINKS are also present at VILOG this year.
Especially, the Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition 2023 will be held at the same time and place as the 27th International Food, Beverage & Packaging Exhibition (Vietfood & Beverage - Propack). The intersection between the two exhibitions of F&B and Logistics industry will increase trade efficiency, diversify supply sources, promote competition and strengthen the connection between domestic and foreign enterprises.
Within the framework of VILOG 2023, in addition to essential B2B activities, a series of specialized conferences on interesting topics such as "Exporting agricultural products online by model Buy-Ship-Pay", "Cold chain", and especially the seminar "Customs accompanies enterprises to develop logistics activities and improve export competitiveness" organized by Customs News and VINEXAD will be an important highlight to provide practical knowledge and useful lessons as well as answer questions from attendees.
The series of events will have a scale of more than 1,000 booths expected to attract the participation of businesses from 20 countries and territories, welcoming over 20,000 visitors in 3 days of exhibition.