In just a short time since its establishment, HPLA has effectively implemented policy criticism, business support, and become an "extension arm" of member enterprises.
Speaking at the Conference "Summarizing the first 6 months of 2022 and solutions to improve the efficiency of road transport", Mr. Tran Tien Dung, Chairman of Hai Phong Logistics Association (HPLA) said, nearly a year ago, HPLA was established in August 2021.
The conference "Summarizing the first 6 months of 2022 and solutions to improve the efficiency of road transport" was held on the morning of July 30.
“Right after the congress, the Association consolidated its organizational structure, actively carried out accompanying and supporting activities for member businesses despite difficulties from the Covid-19 epidemic and conflicts. Especially, in the first 6 months of 2022, business members have united, tried, devoted, and achieved many good results", emphasized the HPLA President. At the same time, we believe in good results for the last months of the year as well as for the whole term.
Mr. Dao Trong Khoa, Standing Vice Chairman of Vietnam Logistics Service Association (VLA)
Mr. Dao Trong Khoa, Standing Vice Chairman of Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) emphasized, in a short time, less than a year, since its establishment, the Association has urgently consolidated the organization. Organization and member development has now had 68 official members, and has been put into operation effectively, protecting the interests of members.
At the same time, VLA Vice President said that HPLA has had close relationship with relevant agencies of the City and initially has good cooperation in logistics and transportation work of the city. The association keeps a very close relationship with the VLA Association. This is a lesson learned that works well for local associations now and in the future.
“The association has built a good cooperative relationship and took advantage of the support of the VLA Association in effective logistics training and legal work for its members. The Association's successful activities have initially created confidence for members", affirmed VLA Vice President, and said that today's preliminary meeting of the first 6 months of 2022 is a good opportunity for the Association to evaluate correct the results of the past work and discuss the direction of future activities.
Mr. Tran Tien Dung, Chairman of Hai Phong Logistics Association (HPLA).
In particular, in the context that the logistics service industry still faces many difficulties due to supply chain disruptions and high gasoline prices, VLA Vice President proposed a number of solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the company's upcoming operations. HPLA.
Accordingly, the Association needs to focus on continuing to strengthen the Association and develop its members, especially potential members and members who are FDI enterprises.
"Promoting anti-social activities with city and central agencies, especially policies to reduce logistics costs, develop an effective logistics service center of the City in regional and regional linkages," he said. Dao Trong Khoa emphasized.
In addition, VLA Vice President suggested that HPLA support members to promote digital transformation, apply advanced logistics science and technology to improve productivity and service ability of enterprises.
“Continue to coordinate with the VLA Association in professional training and legal advice. Boldly implement specialized topics and topics in Logistics, such as solutions to improve the efficiency of road transport, transporting goods to the US and Europe, the problem of using containers, reducing sea freight rates and surcharges… to reduce logistics costs and improve the efficiency of logistics service delivery,” emphasized Mr. Dao Trong Khoa.
Mr. Bui Thanh Binh, General Secretary of HPLA said, in addition to the work of consolidating the entire organizational apparatus, the Association organized 2 survey visits to the construction site of a logistics center in Tien Lang District and Kien Thuy District (Hai Phong). ).
Mr. Ko Tae Yeon, Representative of Korean Business Association in Hai Phong.
At the same time, coordinate with the organization of seminars such as coordinating with USAID to organize the seminar "Preventing risks in international trade and logistics services to improve business efficiency".
In particular, the Association conducts policy criticism with state management agencies. Accordingly, to contribute ideas to develop a draft circular stipulating the determination of origin of exported and imported goods; Participating in criticism and comments to build a set of indicators to evaluate Customs agent capacity; Participating in commenting on management and specialized inspection of imported and exported goods; Coordinating with the Department of Industry and Trade, solving bottlenecks at Phuong Dong Honest Partner company.
Regarding the operation plan for the last 6 months of 2022, HPLA Secretary General said, the Association will organize sports and cultural festivals among members and voluntary blood donation activities.
At the same time, complete the Member Information Directory; Develop a set of exam questions to assess the candidate's ability to recruit input for members for each job position; Coordinate with Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) to organize short-term training courses
In particular, synthesize and compile a number of documents on digital transformation; Synthesize and compile a number of topics to guide members on freight forwarding to the US market & Synthesize a list of warehouses in Hai Phong.
Besides, in collaboration with the Department of Industry and Trade of Hai Phong City to organize a symposium on FTAs; Organizing seminars, exchanges and connections with other industry associations; Coordinate with Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade to organize exchanges and connect supply and demand with businesses.
In addition, coordinate with Customs authorities to provide professional training and new policies for members; Connecting recruitment - trainees of member enterprises with training units.
