14:30 18/12/2024

Vietnam SuperPort™ partners with Vietnam Post on digital logistics to boost SME growth

Diep Linh

Vietnam SuperPort™ and Vietnam Post join forces to create digital logistics solutions, empowering SMEs to access Asian markets through streamlined, cost-effective export pathways.

Vietnam SuperPort™ and Vietnam Post commit to providing SMEs with seamless solutions to simplify the export process.
Vietnam SuperPort™ and Vietnam Post commit to providing SMEs with seamless solutions to simplify the export process.

Vietnam SuperPort™ and Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop customized platforms aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in exporting goods to Asia. This strategic partnership is poised to enhance regional trade by providing SMEs with streamlined access to international markets.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Nguyen Khac Hieu, Deputy Chairman of the Vinh Phuc Provincial People’s Committee; His Excellency Jaya Ratnam, Ambassador of Singapore to Vietnam; Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO of Vietnam SuperPort™; and Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of the Members' Council of Vietnam Post Corporation. The MOU signifies the beginning of an innovative collaboration, combining the expertise of both organizations to deliver efficient trade and logistics solutions.

Under this partnership, Vietnam SuperPort™ and Vietnam Post will empower SMEs to connect with Asian markets through YSG, an end-to-end e-commerce solutions provider under YCH Group. Vietnam SuperPort™ will serve as a multimodal logistics hub integrated with YSG’s platform, while Vietnam Post will deliver EMS express services and exclusively handle first-mile and last-mile delivery. This collaboration aims to optimize transportation and inventory costs while ensuring stable warehousing solutions for SMEs entering international markets.

Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO of Vietnam SuperPort™, speaks at the Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony with Vietnam Post.
Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO of Vietnam SuperPort™, speaks at the Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony with Vietnam Post.

Additionally, the two entities will co-develop an integrated logistics marketplace, connecting bonded warehouses, customers, shipping agents, and banks while fully digitizing operational and payment processes. The platform will incorporate blockchain technology for embedded financing and disbursement, offering SMEs improved access to financing options.

The project’s initial phase will pilot support for businesses in Vinh Phuc Province to export goods to Singapore, with plans for nationwide expansion and entry into other Asian markets.

“Collaborating with Vietnam Post marks a significant milestone in our strategy to enhance international trade capabilities and contribute to economic growth,” Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO of Vietnam SuperPort™, commented. “Leveraging proven solutions from YCH Group and partnerships with Singapore startups, we aim to provide SMEs with customized platforms that facilitate seamless and cost-effective access to international markets, particularly Singapore.”

Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of the Members' Council of Vietnam Post Corporation, speaks at the Signing Ceremony  
Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of the Members' Council of Vietnam Post Corporation, speaks at the Signing Ceremony  

Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of the Members' Council of Vietnam Post Corporation, added: “We are delighted to partner with Vietnam SuperPort™ in developing a platform that efficiently supports SMEs in exporting goods to the region. By combining Vietnam Post’s extensive postal and logistics infrastructure with Vietnam SuperPort™’s technological solutions, we can offer comprehensive services to help businesses expand globally.”

Previously, at Innovate Vietnam 2024, Vietnam SuperPort™ unveiled a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap, leveraging advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive Vietnam’s logistics capabilities.

About Vietnam SuperPort™
Vietnam SuperPort™ is an 83-hectare multimodal logistics port in Vinh Phuc Province, developed as a joint venture between T&T Group and Singapore’s YCH Group. Aiming to become Southeast Asia’s first Net-Zero logistics hub, it integrates clean energy and advanced technologies to enhance Vietnam’s global supply chain connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and boost the nation’s trade competitiveness.

About Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post)
Vietnam Post is Vietnam’s leading postal enterprise, with a vast network of over 13,000 service points across 63 provinces and cities, connecting transportation to over 220 countries. Equipped with state-of-the-art sorting systems, extensive warehousing, and a robust transport network, Vietnam Post offers high-quality express delivery and logistics services, bolstered by cutting-edge technology for efficient and synchronized operations.