Belgium workshop discusses logistics opportunities in Vietnam
A workshop was held in Anvers city, Belgium, on June 6 to update participants about the logistics industry of Vietnam and suggest measures for turning challenges into business opportunities for Belgian firms.
Roger Chantillon, CEO of Ahlers Logistics, talks about business opportunities in Vietnam at the workshop on June 6. (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – A workshop was held in Anvers city, Belgium, on June 6 to update participants about the logistics industry of Vietnam and suggest measures for turning challenges into business opportunities for Belgian firms.
Roger Chantillon, CEO of Ahlers Logistics, said his company opened a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City on May 29, which is part of its strategy for continuous growth in Southeast Asia.
The new office affirms its commitment to providing suitable and high-quality logistics solutions for customers in the region. With its expertise in complicated markets, it is well-positioned to assist the developing industries in Vietnam, he noted.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency, Tom Van Weereld, Director Strategic Platforms at Ahlers Logistics, said supply chains are shifting to Vietnam because this is a highly dynamic market with many attractive macro-trends, which is why his company recently opened an office in HCM City to step up marketing its brand and expand operations.
The emergence of Vietnam as a new manufacturing hub and its evolving e-commerce has contributed significantly to the importance of logistics services in its economy. Vietnam’s logistics industry is assessed as one of the fastest-growing sectors. It accounts for about 4.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) and is predicted to post a faster pace than the country’s GDP growth in coming years.
Despite many challenges, Vietnam is believed to hold numerous advantages for developing the logistics industry, including its strategic location, robust economic growth, the Government’s favourable policies, and an abundant workforce. It is among the 30 best performers in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.
✨ The workshop, themed “Logistics and Supply Chain Management”, was held by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance and Ahlers Logistics. It attracted representatives of both Vietnamese and Belgian businesses and organisations./.
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