Digital transformation and application of new technologies are identified by businesses as the "key" for the seaport - logistics industry to grow, fully integrate into the global playing field, as well as enhance competitiveness with seaports in the region.
With an important position as a traffic hub, the main gateway to the sea of the Northern provinces, Hai Phong city currently concentrates many seaport, transportation, import-export enterprises, many large logistics centers such as: logistics centers of Saigon Newport Corporation, GSL, DH, Yusen, Hai An... In the development, comprehensive and deep international integration, the application of digital and intelligent platforms is determined by businesses and units to be no longer a trend but has become an inevitable requirement.
Ms. Tran To Loan, Deputy General Director of Sao Do Group, Investor of Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (Hai Phong) said that with the goal of converting from a traditional industrial park model to a sustainable industrial park, the unit is very interested in digital transformation, using data management software, VR360 software in customer approach, wastewater treatment systems, electrical systems are also digitized... However, the difficulty of the unit is that there is no chain system.
According to Ms. Loan: "At Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park and a component project of the Industrial Park, Nam Dinh Vu Port, we have built a smart-port software system and an entire online system such as Online Declaration, I-gate or online customs clearance. However, that is only limited to Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park and Nam Dinh Vu Port. Logistics systems connected to the outside, for example, in Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park there is also a logistics subdivision and outside Nam Dinh Vu Port there are also many systems related to warehouses, yards, ports, etc., the connection between businesses in the area is still limited and this is not convenient for customers".
Lack of system and difficulties in the connection chain are also common problems of logistics enterprises in Hai Phong. Enterprises use different systems and technologies. Besides, in a competitive environment, some logistics enterprises tend to keep information and data to themselves.
According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Economics, Vietnam Maritime University, Vice President of Hai Phong Logistics Association, this affects the process of information exchange, data management and process optimization.
"Hai Phong logistics enterprises are still facing many difficulties, especially related to digital transformation and green transformation. There are many different ways to do digital transformation. Currently, some enterprises have not implemented it, some enterprises use this software, some enterprises use other software. Therefore, it is necessary to have the hand of the government and state management agencies to help enterprises first understand and implement in a centralized way to avoid waste" - Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc said.
Faced with this reality, from 2022 to present, the Department of Industry and Trade of Hai Phong has proposed to the People's Committee of Hai Phong City to develop 3 projects related to digital transformation for the logistics industry, including the Project to create a database for the logistics industry of Hai Phong; build an online logistics trading floor and build a project to transform the logistics industry digitally. These projects aim to connect state management agencies with businesses, not only in Hai Phong but also nationwide and internationally.
Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Hai Phong, said that digital transformation projects in the logistics industry have been approved in the Digital Transformation Plan of Hai Phong City and are being gradually developed and implemented. However, a database software system is needed to manage the state in logistics nationwide.
"We propose that the Ministry of Industry and Trade recommend that the Government direct central ministries, departments and branches to allow the sharing of management data of state management agencies, so that businesses can easily access policies. Along with that, it also requires the companionship of businesses. Only when participating in online trading floors or in common databases can we share with state management agencies as well as customer businesses," Mr. Thanh stated.
According to the 2023 Logistics Report Survey by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, more than 90% of logistics service enterprises participating in the survey are currently in the digitalization stage, including level 1 of computerization and level 2 of connection. There are very few logistics service enterprises that have achieved digital transformation at level 3 or higher, mainly concentrated in large enterprises. Notably, only 0.4% of enterprises reaching the highest level, level 6, are capable of adaptation.
Experts believe that to develop the logistics industry in general and promote digital transformation in the logistics industry in particular, there needs to be synchronous, timely and effective participation from all levels, sectors and the business community. The application of scientific and technological advances and innovation is the foundation and key to developing smart and modern logistics.
According to Head of the Central Economic Commission Tran Luu Quang, developing modern logistics is an inevitable requirement to enhance Vietnam's position and competitiveness in the world logistics market.
Mr. Quang also added: "Now, the world requires modern logistics, that is, logistics combined with digital transformation, combined with artificial intelligence, with innovation, not the old old port style forever. Even the ports now have to adjust to that trend, otherwise our costs will be very high, customers will choose other places. This also requires more convenience in transportation types; requires us to provide high-quality human resources to serve modern logistics."
Hai Phong aims to become one of the important logistics hubs, a multimodal distribution and transit center connecting the Northern Key Economic Zone with the whole country, the region and the world. The city is striving to take the lead in digital transformation - green transformation, applying science and technology to logistics activities, considering it a driving force to promote the growth of the city's key economic sector, contributing to the development of the local economy and society.
Source: https://vov.vn/kinh-te/de-nganh-cang-bien-logistics-hai-phong-vuon-minh-hoi-nhap-post1129008.vov
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