TTO - In the context of fluctuating fuel prices, escalating prices, logistics enterprises have sat together to discuss solutions and adaptations in this period.
This is the program "Morning coffee with HLA" organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Logistics Association. HCM organized and discussed how to respond to fuel price fluctuations that received a lot of attention from the business community - Photo: CONG TRUNG
At the sharing session "Morning coffee with HLA" by Ho Chi Minh City Logistics Association Hcm city held on 29-3, many businesses in the industry have expressed difficulties and proposed solutions to adapt to fuel price fluctuations.
Mr. Truong Nguyen Linh - deputy general director of Logistics Development Joint Venture Company No. 1 (joint venture unit investing in the operation of VICT port) - said that logistics costs to exploit seaports are very large.
At the end of 2021, the enterprise plans to operate in 2022 with an expected fuel price of about 16,000 VND/liter and the current reality has increased sharply, pushing the difference in fuel costs to half a billion VND per month. Fuel prices have increased, but it is extremely difficult to discuss price increases with customers.
Similarly, Mr. Duong Ngoc Trung - Deputy General Director of SDS - MP Logistics - shared that gasoline prices have increased by 30% compared to last year, the general level of freight rates increased by 5-10%.
Currently, businesses expect the Government's management of policies to stabilize gasoline prices in Vietnam by reducing taxes. There have been customers who have agreed on an increase in freight rates corresponding to an increase in gasoline prices. However, there are still some manufacturing enterprises that face difficulties, want to renegotiate to have a reasonable cost.
"Precarious fuel fluctuations, increasing service prices with customers is a long way, not everyone accepts it immediately. Large enterprises have the resilience, so we are very considering raising prices," said Pham Thi My Le, deputy marketing director of Saigon Newport Corporation.
According to businesses, not only fuel prices but all types of prices fluctuate, immediately impacting logistics businesses, capital costs increase. Therefore, at the sharing "Morning coffee with HLA" has suggested many solutions and opportunities for logistics businesses to "shake hands" to cooperate with each other, holding freight rates in accordance with the market.
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Logistics Association HCM & MP LOGISTICS CEO, Ms. Dang Minh Phuong said that 10 days will adjust gasoline prices, businesses need to work with customers to adjust prices when gasoline fluctuates.
It is necessary to call for the companionship of partners to share and transparently increase shipping prices. At the same time, enterprises actively seek stable petroleum supply, strengthen cooperation between businesses.
Ms. Phuong, who is known as the "queen of logistics in Vietnam", also suggested that MP Logistics one day outsource up to 500 transport cars. If the shipping business has a need that can be met, cooperate with MP Logistics.
Ms. Phuong added that the logistics business community is hoping for Ho Chi Minh City. HCM City will extend the time to collect seaport infrastructure fees in the near future to reduce a cost burden.
Rising fuel prices are challenging but also open up opportunities for businesses to access technology, opening up solutions to optimize the process of transporting goods, limiting empty vehicles. In addition, businesses petitioned authorities to focus on rapid infrastructure development, reducing operating time.
Mr. Nguyen Dang Hai - General Director of Khoi Long Trading and Service Joint Stock Company - shared that one solution of the unit to reduce fuel costs is to optimize transportation, less use of old vehicles that consume fuel.
For example, old tractors running about 100km cost 30-40 liters of oil, Mr. Hai's company uses new cars to reduce fuel costs. At the same time, warehouses use electric forklifts to optimize costs...
CongTrung - tuoitre.vn
