Vietnam's leading postal firm Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation on Wednesday morning inaugurated its 143-hectare Viettel Logistics Park, built at a cost of nearly VND3.3 trillion (US$130 million), in Lang Son Province, about five kilometers from the Vietnam-China border.

The development of the facility is aimed at streamlining customs clearance, reducing costs for agricultural export, and improving logistics efficiency.

Hoang Trung Thanh, general director of Viettel Post, highlighted the heavy logistical burden on Vietnam’s agricultural exports to China. 

He elaborated that strict quality requirements and lengthy customs processes often lead to losses, especially in hot weather conditions where product shelf life shortens.

For instance, durian shipments from Vietnam’s Central Highlands or Mekong Delta worth VND2-3 billion ($78,800-$118,200) per truck incur logistics expenses of VND70-100 million ($2,750-$3,900) per trip.

Similarly, trucks carrying dragon fruits and watermelons, valued at VND200-300 million ($7,800-$11,800) per vehicle, bear the same high costs even when their prices drop.

With the launch of the facility, Viettel Post, a subsidiary of Vietnamese military-run telecom group Viettel, looks to team up with businesses to address such hefty expenses, Thanh said.

By leveraging advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart gates, the Viettel Logistics Park is expected to cut storage costs by 30-40 percent and improve efficiency. 

The facility is capable of processing up to 1,500 trucks daily, double the current customs clearance capacity in the Lang Son border gate area.

The park features AI-powered smart gates for vehicle and driver identification, biometric verification, and optimized traffic flow. 

It also employs autonomous robots for e-commerce and express delivery operations, and automated delivery drones will further enhance efficiency, according to Le Tuan Anh, deputy general director of Viettel Post.

Besides, an eight-hectare railway terminal is planned to manage future surges in goods volume. 

The park also has dormitories, restaurants, and vehicle maintenance facilities, creating a comprehensive logistics ecosystem.

Viettel Post said it will integrate hardware and software systems to support border guard, customs, and quarantine agencies in managing information, ensuring cybersecurity, and protecting data confidentiality.

The postal firm unveiled future plans to develop logistics centers in other key locations such as border crossings, agricultural hubs, industrial parks, and trade centers in Hanoi and Hung Yen Province, both located in northern Vietnam.

It is working closely with Chinese partners to integrate advanced technology and develop business strategies.

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