The critical role of sea freight in the economy

Sea Freight

Sea freight is increasingly asserting its vital role in the global supply chain and economic development of nations due to its capacity for large cargo loads at a low cost. Particularly in Vietnam, with its long coastline and extensive river network, waterway transport not only facilitates goods circulation but also plays an essential role in sustainable economic growth, job creation, and international trade.

Cost-effective goods transportation channel

Compared to other forms of transport like road and air, sea freight has a significant cost advantage, especially for moving large volumes over long distances. With its high load capacity, sea freight helps reduce logistics costs significantly and is the optimal choice for many major industries.

    • Optimized transportation costs: thanks to low fuel consumption, sea freight helps businesses save on transport costs. This is especially important for industries transporting large volumes, such as agriculture, raw materials, heavy industrial products, and low-value goods that require large storage space.

    • Boosting international trade and market connectivity: sea freight connects major seaports and production hubs, efficiently supporting the flow of goods between global markets. It is a key link in the global supply chain, enhancing international trade, promoting foreign investment, and creating advantages for priority economic sectors.

Reducing pressure on road infrastructure

One of the key benefits of waterway transportation is its ability to alleviate traffic pressure on roadways, while also helping reduce environmental pollution. Sea freight consumes less fuel compared to other methods, making it suitable for sustainable development goals.

    • Lowering carbon emissions: waterway transportation produces fewer emissions, especially when transporting large volumes. This benefits both the economy and helps businesses fulfill their social responsibility for environmental protection, contributing to green and sustainable development strategies.

    • Reducing traffic accidents: the use of waterway transportation reduces congestion on roads, particularly in densely populated urban areas, helping to minimize accidents caused by heavy goods transport.

Promoting local economic development

Waterway transportation not only benefits the national economy but also drives development in coastal and river-rich regions. Thanks to waterway transportation, these areas can actively grow logistics services, industrial zones, and ports, creating job opportunities and increasing income for local communities.

    • Local economic development: coastal provinces like Hai Phong, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, and Da Nang, along with areas with large river systems, benefit from waterway transportation activities. This development stimulates auxiliary industries such as loading, port services, and warehousing, improving the economic livelihood of residents.

    • Infrastructure investment: as waterway transport develops, seaport infrastructure and coastal industrial zones are upgraded to meet the increasing transport demand. Deep-water port projects, industrial zones, and warehouses enhance regional and national competitiveness, creating opportunities for domestic and foreign business investments.

Solutions to boost sea freight services

VELA is gradually enhancing its sea freight services to provide modern solutions that help businesses save costs, optimize operations effectively, and ensure the highest safety for goods. Through advanced technologies and sustainable management strategies, VELA is driving waterway transport to become the optimal cargo solution for many industries.

Optimizing transport costs for businesses

VELA understands that transport costs are a major concern for businesses. Sea freight, with its high-capacity and low-cost advantages, has been developed by VELA into a complete solution that helps businesses optimize operational budgets:

    • Large-volume transport: high cargo capacity reduces costs per unit, making it especially effective for heavy industries, agricultural exports, and raw materials.

    • Optimized routes: by analyzing routes and adjusting flexibly, VELA helps businesses save on fuel costs and time, reducing unnecessary expenses.

Sea Freight

Applying modern technology for safety and transparency

To enhance safety and transparency in sea freight services, VELA continuously invests in advanced technologies:

    • GPS and IoT monitoring: this system enables businesses to track routes, the status, and the location of goods at any time through the digital Logistics platform.

    • Blockchain for transparency: by recording complete information on routes, storage conditions, and transport times, this technology boosts transparency and builds customer trust.

Minimizing environmental impact with sustainable development

With a commitment to reducing emissions and optimizing energy use in sea freight, VELA contributes to green development strategies and helps businesses fulfill environmental responsibilities:

    • Eco-friendly transport solutions: sea freight not only reduces costs but also cuts emissions, supporting environmental goals.

    • Sustainable transport solutions: VELA offers eco-friendly transport options, enabling businesses to fulfill their social responsibilities in their journey towards sustainable development.

Enhancing business competitiveness

With modern management strategies and advanced technology, VELA helps businesses increase competitiveness through sea freight services:

    • Optimized transport processes: VELA’s processes are streamlined for quick order handling, on-time delivery, and product quality assurance, giving businesses a market advantage.

    • Reliable transport management: through robust monitoring, VELA ensures goods are safely transported without unexpected issues, fostering trust with customers and partners.

Sea freight plays a crucial role in the global economy, significantly contributing to sustainable development and market connectivity. As a result, VELA has continuously innovated by applying advanced technology in sea freight solutions, providing businesses with a safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport method.