Ulaanbaatar
Logistics in Food Distribution Discussed
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, November 13, 2023 /MONTSAME. The Governor of the Capital City and the Mayor of
Ulaanbaatar Kh. Nyambaatar and relevant officials held a consultative meeting
with more than 700 representatives of production, service, food traders and
enterprises of the capital.
Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar presented the policy
and solutions aimed at reducing traffic congestion, and the Center for Policy
Research presented the "Optimal Solution for Transport Logistics." In
particular, a proposal to transport food product distribution at night time was
made. The representatives of trade and food producers expressed their concern
about complications for citizens and enterprises in economic and organizational
terms.
"There was a lack of workers during
the night distribution in the Covid-19 period. Therefore, night
distribution is complicated, and a better solution is creating a regional
warehouse. In addition, receiving goods at night may compromise proper storage
requirements, negatively impact the health of night workers, and lead to labor
shortages. In addition, the exemption of large domestic food industry
enterprises from value-added tax increases the tax burden on small and
medium-sized enterprises. Overnight delivery is feasible for large chain
stores, but it will be difficult for individual entrepreneurs" said the
representatives of food traders and enterprises.
Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar noted that the view
of the citizens and representatives of enterprises will be reflected in
finding the most optimal solution.
During the meeting, citizens and representatives of enterprises expressed their opinions regarding traffic
congestion, organization, land allocation, and bureaucracy. The Mayor stated
that a concrete decision would be made based on policy research taking into
account the interests of the majority.
