At Tan Cang port (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop on improving logistics workforce qualitytook place in Hanoi on October 12.
Speaking at the event, deputy head of the Ministry ofIndustry and Trade’s Department of Export-Import Tran Thanh Hai said only 1,300– 1,500 out of over 3,000 logistics suppliers work actively in Vietnam.
Though contributing about 2-3 percent of the gross domesticproduct, the logistics sector is rapidly growing. During 2017-2020, the countryneeds roughly 20,000 high-quality workers in the field, which is expected tosurge to 200,000 by 2030.
Statistics showed that Vietnam now records 15 logisticstraining establishments. However, the number of teachers remains limited.
Asso.Prof Trinh Thi Thu Huong, Vice Dean of the ForeignTrade University’s Faculty of Economics and International Business, urged thegovernment to continue facilitating logistics activities while agenciesconcerned and businesses should work closely together to outline propertraining schemes.
The government should extend international cooperation withtertiary establishments to bring more scholarships to students and lecturers,he said.
The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry andTrade’s Department of Export-Import and the EU – Vietnam Multilateral TradeProject (EU-MUTRAP).-VNA
Speaking at the event, deputy head of the Ministry ofIndustry and Trade’s Department of Export-Import Tran Thanh Hai said only 1,300– 1,500 out of over 3,000 logistics suppliers work actively in Vietnam.
Though contributing about 2-3 percent of the gross domesticproduct, the logistics sector is rapidly growing. During 2017-2020, the countryneeds roughly 20,000 high-quality workers in the field, which is expected tosurge to 200,000 by 2030.
Statistics showed that Vietnam now records 15 logisticstraining establishments. However, the number of teachers remains limited.
Asso.Prof Trinh Thi Thu Huong, Vice Dean of the ForeignTrade University’s Faculty of Economics and International Business, urged thegovernment to continue facilitating logistics activities while agenciesconcerned and businesses should work closely together to outline propertraining schemes.
The government should extend international cooperation withtertiary establishments to bring more scholarships to students and lecturers,he said.
The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry andTrade’s Department of Export-Import and the EU – Vietnam Multilateral TradeProject (EU-MUTRAP).-VNA
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