From January 10 to 11, 2026, the Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development (VALOMA) conducted a strategic field survey in Quang Ninh Province, targeting border-gate logistics architectures, seaports, and critical freight transit hubs across the Northeastern region. The delegation was led by Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director General of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), alongside senior executives from leading logistics enterprises and key faculty members from elite higher education institutions, including the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), the Banking Academy, the University of Commerce, and the Hanoi University of Industry.
Photo: The VALOMA delegation gathering for a commemorative photo in Quang Ninh.
The field survey was organized at a time when logistics and supply chain management play an increasingly critical role in regional economic growth and international trade, demanding higher benchmarks for professional education and manpower development.
On the first day, the delegation held a working session at Ha Long University (Uong Bi Campus). The discussion focused heavily on emerging demands for logistics human resources, development trends in cross-border logistics, and the central role of academic institutions in satisfying the practical requirements of enterprises and the modern labor market.
Participants explored concrete strategies to integrate real-world insights—specifically regarding cross-border trade logistics, seaport terminal operations, and transnational supply chain governance—into current university curricula.
Photo: The delegation visiting Ha Long University.
Following the session, the delegation visited the Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT) to inspect port operational workflows, cargo throughput coordination, and occupational safety measures within maritime logistics systems.
Photo: A field inspection at the Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT).
The delegation then toured the Ha Long Shipbuilding Factory, gaining practical exposure to the strategic nexus between industrial manufacturing and supply chain management, spanning raw material procurement to end-product distribution.
Photo: The delegation conducting an on-site survey at the Ha Long Shipbuilding Factory.
On the second day, the delegation moved to the Bac Luan II International Border Gate in Mong Cai. Here, they analyzed customs clearance procedures, import-export freight routing, and operational synchronizations among border regulatory authorities.
Photo: Mr. Tran Thanh Hai and university lecturers on the Bac Luan II Bridge in Mong Cai.
Additionally, the team toured the Thanh Dat Inland Container Depot (ICD) and the Km 3+4 Border Crossing Point—two pivotal hubs anchoring Quang Ninh’s cross-border trade infrastructure. This visit provided the academics with a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of border logistics in action.
Photo: The delegation visiting the Thanh Dat ICD and the Km 3+4 Border Crossing Point.
The two-day survey yielded invaluable, data-rich operational insights into seaport terminals, border corridors, and intermodal freight facilities. These practical takeaways serve as a vital baseline for university lecturers to refine, enrich, and align their academic research and curriculum designs within business administration, logistics, and supply chain management
