Change the way you work
Speaking at the Forum “Da Nang Free Trade Zone - New driving force for the development of Da Nang logistics industry” held in Da Nang on November 14, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai said that, recognizing the importance of the logistics industry, over the past time, our Party and State have issued many mechanisms, policies and directed the effective implementation of solutions to remove difficulties, reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and create a favorable environment for the development of the logistics service industry.
Logistics service enterprises are also making efforts to transform their operating methods, increase investment in equipment, focus on human resource training and development, actively transform digitally and greenly to adapt to new development conditions, and meet the increasingly high demands and standards of customers.
Despite achieving remarkable results, the logistics industry still shows limitations such as: Development not commensurate with potential, high costs, limited competitiveness, loose linkage with export industries, lack of high-quality human resources...
Recently, the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 on the organization of urban government and piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang City. In particular, the establishment of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone is the basis for piloting new policies, as a premise for legalizing regulations on free trade zones for the whole country.
Creating conditions for logistics development
Mr. Tran Chi Cuong - Vice Chairman of Da Nang People's Committee - said that in the coming period, Da Nang continues to identify logistics services as an important industry, having a great impact on socio-economic growth. The city is drastically accelerating the investment process of key projects such as Lien Chieu wharf area, logistics center at Da Nang International Airport as well as logistics centers and dry ports.
"The city is making efforts to research, develop and effectively apply policies and regulations on logistics service development; effectively implement administrative procedure control, review and eliminate unnecessary administrative procedures to create conditions for logistics service development" - Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee said.
According to Dr. Tran Thi Hong Minh - Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, located in the center of Central Vietnam, Da Nang possesses many advantages to develop into a pioneering free trade zone, creating a strong driving force for the logistics industry and regional economy.
In particular, Da Nang’s strategic location with a convenient seaport and transportation system makes it easy to connect with other key economic regions, not only domestically but also internationally. This is an important condition for Da Nang to attract investors, making the most of its trade and logistics potential.
Based on international experiences from Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, China and the UAE, Da Nang can apply many innovative solutions to build an effective and sustainable free trade zone. Deploying advanced technology and optimizing logistics processes will contribute to making Da Nang a leading logistics center in the Central region, expanding connections with global markets, promoting import and export and international integration.
