Solutions to enhance the value chain of fresh fruit exports

According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, many types of Vietnamese fruits are officially exported, with a record export value expected to reach 7 billion USD by the end of 2024. To meet the increasing export demand in the Central Highlands, a major fruit production center in the country, Thilogi has focused on completing a comprehensive logistics service chain combined with multimodal transportation.

Comprehensive Solutions for Fresh Fruit Exports

In the first nine months of 2024, the country's fruit and vegetable export value reached 5.7 billion USD, a 34% increase compared to last year, with durian as the main product. Other fruits such as bananas, mangoes, and dragon fruit also made significant contributions to export growth. With over 80% of exported fruit being fresh, the processes of procurement, preservation, and transportation face many challenges that can easily affect product quality. This requires logistics and transportation companies to have optimal and specialized solutions for these products.

To enhance the efficiency of the logistics system in the agricultural value chain, Thilogi continues to invest in and upgrade its comprehensive logistics service chain, combining multimodal transportation including road transport, sea transport, port services, warehousing, and food quarantine procedures, all at optimal costs. In the first half of October, over 200 containers of fresh fruit (durian, bananas) from the Central Highlands, southern Laos, and northern Cambodia were exported via Chu Lai Port.

Currently, Chu Lai Port has built an international-standard cold storage system covering over 12,500 m² with a capacity of 1,000 refrigerated containers, meeting the storage and preservation needs of fresh fruit before export. Mr. Phan Van Ky, Director of Chu Lai Port, stated: “Investing in synchronous infrastructure that meets cold storage requirements ensures product quality, reduces pressure on harvesting time, and enhances the competitiveness of Vietnamese fruits in the international market.”

In addition, Thilogi owns a large number of specialized refrigerated containers (40 and 45 feet) and over 200 specialized trucks for agricultural transport, ensuring that fruits are preserved at temperatures suitable for each type.

On average, Chu Lai Port serves the export of over 500 containers of fresh fruit (bananas, durian, dragon fruit, mangoes, etc.) to partners and customers each month, providing time-saving solutions and service fees that are 10-30% lower than those at other ports in the region.

Enhancing the Exploitation Capacity and Connecting Vietnamese Fruits to the Global Market

In the context of globalization, to help Vietnamese fruits achieve official export status while ensuring quality, high consumption levels, and reasonable prices, Thilogi has focused on investing in infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment, as well as strengthening linkages and expanding international cooperation.

According to the development strategy for the 2024-2026 period, Thilogi will continue to invest in a cold container yard at Chu Lai Port, which will be the largest in Central Vietnam (covering over 14,000 m² and nearly 840 power outlets). Notably, the Group plans to invest in over 300 specialized vehicles (tractors and trailers) and 120 generators on trucks to transport and preserve fruits from the Central Highlands, Laos, and Cambodia to Chu Lai Port, or to transport by road from the Southeast region to northern border gates such as Tan Thanh, Huu Nghi, Chi Ma (Lang Son), and Mong Cai (Quang Ninh).

In addition, Chu Lai Port has strengthened cooperation with several international shipping lines such as SITC, CMA CGM, ZIM, and RCL to operate direct shipping routes from Chu Lai to China, South Korea, Japan, and India, with a frequency of 4 trips per week. As a result, the transportation time for fruits to major markets has been shortened, while also promoting the growth of container traffic through the port.

Recently, Chu Lai Port has completed and put into operation Wharf No. 2, which is 365 meters long, increasing the total wharf length to 836 meters and enhancing its capacity to accommodate larger ships. The newly invested large-capacity specialized crane system at the port also helps improve loading and unloading productivity and vessel turnaround. This positions Chu Lai Port as a logistics center in Central Vietnam, meeting the demand for exporting Vietnamese fresh fruits to the global market.