HOA SEN UNIVERSITY WITH CITY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE. HCM MEETING TO DISCUSS REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE & LOGISTICS SERVICES DEVELOPMENT

On the afternoon of November 16, 2023, the Faculty of Logistics – International Trade was honored to welcome and work with the Delegation of the Department of Industry and Trade of the City. Ho Chi Minh City on building the Project “Increasing investment in developing Logistics infrastructure, increasing loading and unloading capacity and seaport warehouses, taking the lead in supply chains; Forming a regional logistics service supply center”.

At the meeting, the delegation informed about the Government’s policy on increasing investment in logistics infrastructure development, increasing loading and unloading capacity and seaport storage as well as orientations for developing logistics service centers. regional scale in Ho Chi Minh City.

Joining the discussion, MSc. Tran Phong – Lecturer at the Faculty of Logistics – International Trade (Hoa Sen University) shared about “Factors affecting the competitive advantage of small and medium-sized logistics enterprises” and the topic “Barge operations inland”.

Mr. Tran Phong – Lecturer of International Business at Hoa Sen University shared

According to data from the Import-Export Department, as of 2021, the country has more than 43,000 Logistics service enterprises. Among them, 89% are small and medium-sized Vietnamese enterprises, 10% are joint venture enterprises and 1% are 100% foreign-owned enterprises. Vietnam is ranked 11th in the group of 50 global emerging logistics markets. Mr. Tran Phong analyzed the limitations and proposed solutions for Logistics businesses such as: Solid legal system for the Logistics industry; Improve operational capacity; Choose appropriate technology; Regarding human resources, it is necessary to link with universities and colleges…

Attending the event, for the Delegation at the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City, Hoa Sen University was honored to welcome Mr. Nguyen Cong Luan – Deputy Head of the Import-Export Management Department and the experts in charge of the work. related to logistics and digital transformation under the Department of Import-Export Management, Department of Industry and Trade of the City. Ho Chi Minh. On Hoa Sen University’s side, there was the participation of Dr. Nguyen Huu Hao – Dean of Faculty of Logistics – International Trade, MSc. Tran Thi Truc Lan – Program Director of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MSc. Nguy Thi Sao Chi – Program Director of International Business, MSc. Nguyen Quang Minh – Program Director of E-commerce, along with lecturers teaching International Business.

Mr. Nguyen Cong Luan – Deputy Head of Import-Export Management Department, Department of Industry and Trade exchanged opinions during the working session

The working session took place in an open atmosphere, provoking many ideas and suggestions for direction to complete the Project. The sharing session also brought a lot of useful information to help lecturers have more materials to serve scientific research and teaching activities. At the same time, it once again affirms the enormous potential and job opportunities in the field of Logistics and International Trade.