On March 21, a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper recorded that, in the face of fluctuations in gasoline and oil prices, transportation businesses have had many solutions to adapt and maintain effective operations.
Mr. Pham Tuan Trung - Director of Tay Bac Transport and Tourism Company (a unit with nearly 10 vehicles transporting construction sand from Phu Tho to Thanh Hoa) said that the business has proactively worked with partners to renegotiate freight rates according to market fluctuations. At the same time, reduce low-profit bus trips.
From the perspective of optimal operation, Mr. Nguyen Van Quang - owner of a construction material transport business on the Ninh Binh - Phu Tho route shared that the unit is promoting the connection of two-way cargo sources.
Mr. Quang analyzed that if the departure and return routes are well organized, businesses can significantly reduce fuel costs per trip.
In addition, participating in social networking platforms will help businesses find more incoming orders. This is considered an important solution in the context of high fuel prices.
On another aspect, Mr. Pham Van Tuan - Director of Ngan Ha bus company (running the Lai Chau - Sa Pa - Lao Cai - My Dinh route) informed that the business is focusing on optimizing operation to reduce costs.
According to Tuan, the business has reviewed the entire apparatus, cutting unnecessary indirect positions. Applying technology in vehicle coordination helps save significant operating costs.
In addition, adjust the exploitation plan, prioritizing high-efficiency trips.
On March 20, the Ministry of Construction issued a directive related to the high freight rates due to gasoline prices recently.
The document clearly states that, in the face of the sharp increase in gasoline prices due to Middle East tensions, which are putting great pressure on transportation costs, leading to the risk of freight price increases, the Ministry of Construction has issued urgent instructions to control and stabilize the market.
The Ministry requests the People's Committees of provinces and cities to closely monitor the impact of fuel prices on freight rates, especially for essential goods and passenger transport. Businesses must declare prices in accordance with the provisions of the 2023 Price Law and Decree 85/2024/ND-CP, ensuring transparency and calculating costs correctly.
Functional agencies strengthen inspection and strictly handle cases of taking advantage of fluctuations in gasoline and oil prices to increase prices unreasonably, "following the tide".
The Ministry of Construction also requires businesses to optimize operation, limit empty vehicles, promote digital transformation, and reduce costs.
At the same time, encouraging the conversion of vehicles to clean energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to stabilizing freight rates in the current volatile context.
