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Core Viewpoint - The launch of direct cross-border transportation between China and Vietnam significantly enhances logistics efficiency, reducing transit times and costs, and promoting economic cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) [6][8][10]. Group 1: Transportation Efficiency - A convoy of 18 trucks and 2 buses from Guangxi successfully reached Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2 days, compared to the previous 5-7 days, saving 2 days of transit time [6][7]. - The new direct transportation model eliminates the need for cargo transfer to Vietnamese vehicles, reducing handling losses and overall costs by 800-1000 yuan per trip [7][10]. - Logistics costs for shipments from Qingdao to Vietnam have decreased by approximately 30%, with transit time reduced by 48 hours [7][10]. Group 2: Policy and Infrastructure Support - The direct transportation initiative is a result of collaborative policies among GMS countries, facilitating cross-border transport under the CBTA agreement [8][9]. - Key routes include Nanning—Friendship Pass—Lang Son—Hanoi, with further connections to Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring countries [9][10]. - The Guangxi region is enhancing its infrastructure and streamlining customs processes to support international road transport, aiming for a high-quality logistics corridor [9][10]. Group 3: Economic Impact and Future Prospects - The cross-border transport initiative is expected to stimulate trade and logistics growth, with significant increases in cargo volume and vehicle traffic at border crossings [10][11]. - There is a growing demand for a two-way transport channel as Vietnamese factories require more raw materials from China [11]. - Stakeholders emphasize the importance of continued cooperation between Chinese and Vietnamese authorities to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of the new transport routes [11].