In the first six months of 2023, the total import-export volume through the warehouse of Petrolimex Saigon reached nearly 3.34 million m3-tons, equivalent to 57% of the annual plan and 106% compared to the same period. The company has performed well in terms of production and business targets, as well as important tasks assigned by the Group, especially in the following areas: Direct wholesale channel achieved 60% of the plan and 111% of the previous year; Retail sales reached 55% of the plan and 110% compared to the same period. These results are relatively optimistic in the context of domestic and global markets facing many difficulties and challenges right from the beginning of the year.
In addition, the company has ensured absolute safety in all aspects of its production and business operations, guaranteeing the source and tight control of fuel quality, managing losses effectively, and successfully completing key programs such as the construction of flood-resistant facilities at Warehouse C, the development of an additional petrol station (currently being put into operation), and the implementation of a program to issue invoices for each sale at the petrol station starting from June 1st.
Evaluation of the results of the first 6 months' performance, Director of Petrolimex Saigon, Mr. Pham Anh Tuan, acknowledges the efforts and dedication of the collective of employees and workers of the company and its subsidiaries. In the coming period, the market will continue to face difficulties and unpredictable fluctuations. Therefore, the Director of the company requests the entire system to concentrate and make efforts to fulfill the assigned tasks.
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan also pays special attention and directs several important aspects, such as brand protection and long-term vision for investment in infrastructure to meet the increasing demands for goods distribution at the expected high level in the upcoming period at the Warehouse.
In guiding the tasks for the latter half of 2023, Chairman Vo Van Tan requested the Company's leadership and units to closely follow the Group's guidance and market developments in order to flexibly manage and concentrate efforts to accomplish the set objectives. During the meeting, the Chairman also provided specific instructions regarding safety assurance, infrastructure investment, commodity management, brand protection, and digital transformation within the Company.
The conference also included presentations on upcoming significant issues such as network expansion, franchise development, improving the efficiency of the oil warehouse operations, and the Company's digital transformation efforts.
