Logistics costs are still quite high, but comparing North-South transportation is twice as expensive as going to keonhacai net1 US, according to Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai.
Questioning keonhacai net1 Government, National Assembly member Dinh Ngoc Minh said that Vietnam's logistics costs are currently too large (accounting for about 60%). A container of goods from North to South costs about 2,000 USD, while transferring 1 container from Vietnam to keonhacai net1 US costs only 1,000 USD.
He asked, what solutions does keonhacai net1 Government have to reduce logistics costs for businesses. Currently, keonhacai net1 experience of developed countries is to make a freight railway in combination with carrying passengers to make a profit. Accordingly, he requested keonhacai net1 Government to report to keonhacai net1 National Assembly soon to deploy two railway sections (Lach Huyen - Yen Vien - Lao Cai and Vung Tau - Dong Nai) in keonhacai net1 form of public investment.
Before this recommendation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said that Vietnam's logistics costs are currently equivalent to 16.8-17% of GDP, still quite high compared to keonhacai net1 world average of 10.6%. . However, this level is basically close to keonhacai net1 Government's target that by 2025, logistics costs will be reduced by 16-20%.
Regarding keonhacai net1 cost of delegates mentioned, keonhacai net1 Deputy Prime Minister said that according to keonhacai net1 survey data, keonhacai net1 cost of transporting a 20-foot container from keonhacai net1 North to keonhacai net1 South costs ,000, corresponding to keonhacai net1 method of transportation by road.
However, depending on keonhacai net1 item, keonhacai net1 needs of keonhacai net1 shipper in terms of time and transportation conditions, businesses can choose other modes of transport such as rail or sea with a cost equivalent to only 50-70%. by road (depending on loading and unloading conditions).
For example, sea freight rates from Hai Phong to Ho Chi Minh City are fluctuating between 9.2-9.5 million VND for a 20-foot container and about 12 million VND for a 40-foot container. In keonhacai net1 opposite direction, from Ho Chi Minh City - Hai Phong, keonhacai net1 freight rate is about 6-8 million VND for a 20-foot container and 9-10 million VND for a 40-foot container.
For international sea transport, keonhacai net1 determination of freight rates depends on seasonality and shipping conditions. Currently, keonhacai net1 freight rate for sea freight for a 40-foot container to keonhacai net1 US is about ,000-2,500. During keonhacai net1 epidemic period, this fee can be up to ,000.
"keonhacai net1 comparison of transport costs between different sectors - routes and modes of transport is very difficult to accurately convert to keonhacai net1 same corresponding ground," said keonhacai net1 Deputy Prime Minister.
However, he affirmed that in keonhacai net1 coming time, keonhacai net1 Government will continue to find ways to reduce keonhacai net1 ratio of logistics costs. In which, focusing on keonhacai net1 development of transport infrastructure, logistics centers, inland ports; adjusting policies related to prices and transportation charges; decentralization and rights for localities in infrastructure investment and exploitation.
Regarding keonhacai net1 two railway lines connecting keonhacai net1 sea, keonhacai net1 Deputy Prime Minister said that keonhacai net1 Bien Hoa - Vung Tau railway line is being prepared a pre-feasibility study report. This route is about 128 km long, double track, 1,435 mm gauge, with a total investment of about 6.2 billion USD.
As for keonhacai net1 Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong route, keonhacai net1 detailed planning has been completed basically, with a length of about 380 km, double track, 1,435mm gauge, total investment of 10-11 billion USD.
Due to keonhacai net1 relatively large total investment of two railway lines, keonhacai net1 Prime Minister has included in keonhacai net1 National List of projects calling for foreign investment in keonhacai net1 2021-2025 period to mobilize investment resources. It is expected that both projects will complete keonhacai net1 pre-feasibility study report before 2025.
In addition, keonhacai net1 two seaports of Lach Huyen and Cai Mep - Thi Vai have been invested and connected by road (highway, national highway), inland waterway. keonhacai net1 volume of goods through Cai Mep - Thi Vai port, reached over 80%, meeting keonhacai net1 transportation needs of keonhacai net1 two seaports at a reasonable cost.
In keonhacai net1 long term, keonhacai net1 Deputy Prime Minister said, reducing keonhacai net1 market share of road transport connecting to seaports is one of keonhacai net1 important solutions to reduce logistics costs, of which two railway lines connecting keonhacai net1 seaport are Lao Cai. - Hanoi - Hai Phong (connecting Lach Huyen port area) and Bien Hoa - Vung Tau (connecting Cai Mep - Thi Vai wharf area) should be invested and started construction before 2030.
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