Ba Ria – Vung Tau: Quickly completing the logistics ecosystem for Cai Mep

The seaport logistics ecosystem is incomplete

Ms. Pham Thi Bao Hanh – Deputy General Director of Vina Logistics Joint Stock Company – VNL (the unit directly operating Hung Thai General Service Port) said that the reason for the ship’s arrival at CM-TV but brought to Cat Lai This is due to the lack of a logistics ecosystem such as inland ports, empty container depots, lack of inspection and testing centers, and inconsistent transport connections. This is also the reason why most of the exported goods still carry out the exploitation stages (container packing, inspection, customs clearance…) at ICD in other provinces, then transported by barge to be loaded onto the mother ship. in the CM-TV area.

From the perspective of an expert, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Thi Thanh Hoa also pointed out the limitations of seaports in the CM-TV area such as the seaport logistics service ecosystem that has not been fully invested, so it is difficult to customer access. The port cluster has not fully exploited its natural advantages when up to 85% of arrivals and departures at CM-TV but are transported by barges to clear customs procedures at other ports.

And Mr. Pham Quang Huy – Senior specialist of Gemadept Group also said that the source of transshipment goods, the source of goods on the spot is very low. At the same time, the CM-TV port system still has too few intra-Asian transport routes, so many businesses within the “bank” of CM-TV that have import and export needs in this route are having to transport goods to Cat Lai port. HCMC). Along with that, high transport costs, logistics service system, seaport support services have not kept up with the speed of development … are the reasons why CM-TV port cluster is still difficult to attract goods.

Logistics solution for Cai Mep – Thi Vai?

In order for goods to pass through the CM-TV area, many people think that it is necessary to quickly complete the logistics ecosystem for CM-TV.

Mr. Do Cong Khanh – Chairman of Gemalink International Port, Deputy General Director of Gemadept – Gemalink Joint Stock Company (GML) said that the province needs to speed up the progress of regional transport projects, soon deploying Cai logistics center. Hap Ha, attracting investment in the industries using containers, open and breakthrough policies to attract investment; preferential policies for shipping lines; develop high-quality human resources for logistics and large production; accompanies solving difficulties, supporting businesses…

Discussing this issue, Mr. Nguyen Van Tho – Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee said that the whole province has 57 planned ports, of which 28 ports have been put into operation, with a total length of 11.6km. Particularly, the CM-TV area has 35 wharves, 17 berths have now been put into operation. Along with seaport development, the port logistics industry is gradually forming a logistics ecosystem, connecting Ba Ria – Vung Tau into the global supply chain.