Durian Exports on the Rise
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached $3.4 billion in the first half of 2024, a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. Durian, a popular tropical fruit, has been a significant contributor to this growth, with exports totaling $1.32 billion, a 45% increase year-on-year. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association predicts that durian exports will continue to rise in the coming months as the main harvesting season begins in the Central Highlands, the country’s largest durian-producing region.
Additionally, durian prices have remained high in July due to reduced supply from Thailand, which has already concluded its durian season. Meanwhile, Vietnamese durian has significant potential as it can be produced year-round thanks to advanced cultivation techniques that allow for staggered planting and prolonged harvesting seasons. This advantage has helped Vietnam become the second-largest fresh durian supplier to China in less than two years since gaining market access.
Currently, durian is mainly transported and exported by road through northern border gates such as Tan Thanh, Huu Nghi, Chi Ma (Lang Son), and Mong Cai (Quang Ninh). However, during peak seasons, these border gates often experience congestion, resulting in prolonged transportation times that affect product quality and market competitiveness. This poses a significant challenge for agricultural product exporters, especially for perishable goods like fruits grown in the Central and Central Highlands regions, which face longer transportation distances.
Recognizing the market’s potential, THILOGI has enhanced its logistics services to facilitate the export of durian to China through the Chu Lai International Seaport. By implementing comprehensive solutions to enhance service quality, Chu Lai Port is establishing itself as a dedicated container port for perishable goods, particularly fresh fruit exports. This development addresses the challenges of logistics costs and boosts the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products in the international market.
Enhancing Logistics Capacity to Support Durian Exports
THILOGI has been collaborating with key durian exporters in provinces like Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Gia Lai to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions for exporting through Chu Lai Port. The company focuses on ensuring the technical requirements for durian preservation during transportation while optimizing time and costs.
Chu Lai Port also assists customers with obtaining necessary certifications, including the Certificate of Origin (using the Wholly Obtained or Regional Value Content criteria), phytosanitary certificates, and coordinating pesticide residue inspections at the importing ports in China (Shekou, Xiamen, Nansha, Xinsha, and Huangpu).
As a leading logistics company, THILOGI possesses several advantages, including a well-established transportation network, a nationwide depot and warehouse system, and connections to the entire Central Highlands region, southern Laos, and northern Cambodia through the East-West Economic Corridor. With a fleet of over 200 tractor units, refrigerated containers (40 and 45 feet), and a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at Chu Lai Port (spanning over 12,500 square meters and capable of holding 1,000 containers), THILOGI meets the export, storage, and preservation requirements of its customers.
“We focus on multimodal transportation and provide end-to-end solutions, including export procedures, quarantine, customs clearance, warehousing, and preservation,” said Mr. Bui Tran Nhan Tri, Deputy General Director of Business at THILOGI. “This approach not only offers convenience and cost savings to our customers but also enhances the value of Vietnamese durian in the international market and facilitates its entry into major markets like China, South Korea, and Japan.”
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