OPTIMIZING MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT ROUTES FROM VIETNAM TO JAPAN: CASE STUDY ON COFFEE EXPORT ACTIVITIES IN DAK LAK

Abstract

In the context of global connectivity, optimizing logistics and supply chain management is considered urgent. This study explores and analyzes coffee transportation routes from Vietnam to Japan by combining many different modes of transportation such as road, rail and sea. Recognizing the complex nature of international trade logistics, the study emphasizes the key role of time, cost and distance dynamics in determining the efficiency of transportation networks. Applying the Time/Cost Distance model as the primary methodology, this study explores the complexities of multimodal transportation, facilitating informed decisions about optimal routes. To be able to make an objective and comprehensive assessment, it is first necessary to collect data and statistics on coffee production in Dak Lak. Then there are variables such as time, transportation costs and geographical characteristics at the relevant locations that are included in the export routes from Vietnam to Japan. This research also opens up the exploration of its impacts on the economy, environment and society, these findings highlight the need for an adaptive approach to optimizing logistics both in the current and future situations. This research makes a significant contribution to the field of international trade logistics, providing insights and methods applicable not only to the coffee industry but also to the broader multimodal transport sector. By considering the factors of time, cost and distance, the proposed system emerges as a valuable tool for practitioners, paving the way for further advances in optimization global supply chain.