VCCI, FIATA bolster support for green, sustainable logistics businesses

VCCI President Pham Tan Cong recently hosted a meeting with Mr. Turgut Erkeskin - President of the FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). The event was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Logistics Business Association and many logistics businesses in the industry.

At the meeting, the two sides discussed solutions to promote green logistics and minimize environmental impact, including the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies and practices.

Mr. Erkeskin affirmed that FIATA, as an international agency representative of global logistics and freight forwarding associations and businesses, can support Vietnam in improving the capacity of the logistics industry to help its businesses connect with potential partners in the world, open opportunities for cooperation and development, support updating international standards, cooperate in training and provide professional certifications, and contribute to enhancing work performance and service quality.

VCCI President Pham Tan Cong affirmed that Vietnam's transportation industry has strongly developed in recent years and made important contributions to the national economy. The demand for domestic and international freight and passenger transportation keeps growing on economic development, especially in import and export.

Vietnam has been investing a lot in upgrading and expanding the transportation system, including roads, railways, seaports and airports, he added. This helps reduce transport time and improve efficiency and safety of transport operations. At the same time, the government has adopted many support policies for the development of the transportation industry, including tax and fee cuts and market entry easing. Therefore, the room for the development of Vietnam's logistics industry is huge.

Cong also underlined sustainable logistics trends that aim to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency and minimize environmental impacts. This includes promoting the use of environmentally friendly technologies and practices that VCCI and FIATA jointly advocate.

The cooperation with FIATA will help encourage Vietnamese businesses to apply green logistics solutions and contribute to the development of a sustainable logistics industry, especially in electric vehicles and clean fuels, he noted

FIATA and VCCI can coordinate to support Vietnamese businesses to join international fairs and exhibitions, promote logistics brands, products and services to international markets.

Mr. Erkeskin shared about FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC 2025) with VCCI leaders. This is an important annual event organized by FIATA, attracting experts, managers and stakeholders in the logistics and transportation industry from around the world.

FWC 2025 will focus on key topics relating to global logistics and transportation, such as sustainable supply chains, technology and innovations, artificial intelligence, blockchain and IoT. In addition, in the current complicated context, risk management will also be an issue of concern and the workshop will be where parties share experiences and solutions to manage risks in supply chains and transportation, including financial, environmental and social risks.

Themed “Green and resilient logistics”, FWC 2025 will discuss key issues of the global logistics industry amid climate change like developing solutions to minimize environmental impacts; promoting green and friendly supply chains; enhancing the logistics industry's adaptability to fluctuations and risks in the international business environment; applying artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, IoT and other advanced technologies; strengthening cooperation of countries and regions in sustainable and effective logistics development.

FWC 2025 is expected to bring many practical benefits to logistics businesses in updating the latest logistics development trends, expanding connection networks, and finding cooperation and investment opportunities. Supported by VCCI, FIATA World Congress 2025 will create great opportunities for logistics, import and export firms to boost the green logistics industry.

VCCI President Cong said that VCCI will accompany FIATA and Vietnamese logistics businesses to successfully organize FWC 2025 and promote the green and sustainable logistics industry.

By Huong Giang, Vietnam Business Forum