Thailand's former deputy prime minister Bidier pass to support the Government in developing the logistics
According to Thailand "World News" June 7 reported that former Thai deputy prime minister, and Minister of Finance Bidier pass, entitled "Thailand's logistics cost and the way out," the forum in order to "manage the logistics costs and enhance competitiveness" in the title speech. He said that support for the Government to increase investment in logistics, especially in the south of the construction of piers and improve ship performance to meet the market demand, while reducing transportation costs.
Bidier Tong said, agree with the Government investment in railway system, the Secretary for implementation of the railway up to 800 km double-track railway project, should be open to invest in private companies and can be leased locomotives way, open the investment door. Should also be set up at major railway stations of goods transportation hub, give full play to the railway performance. The above measures will help private enterprises to reduce costs.
The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce International Trade Research Asia director of the Center is that the current logistics costs to gross domestic product (GDP) of 18.25%, if the government does not actively develop the logistics, improve logistics performance, logistics cost is estimated that in 2014 the proportion of GDP will be increased to 21.35-21.38%.
Diesel prices increased, resulting in increased transportation costs, so reducing logistics cost the government an important task, we must first ensure that the 800-km railway project runs smoothly, followed by the promotion of small and medium enterprises (SME) cooperation in controlling the overall costs.
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