Factors affecting logistics costs of durian export process abroad

Abstract

This study aimed to 1. Study the factors affecting the logistics cost of durian export abroad. 2. Propose guidelines for reducing the logistics cost of durian export abroad. This research was conducted using a qualitative research method. The key informants were specifically selected from 3 farmers, 3 durian collectors, and 3 exporters, totaling 9 people. The researchers used the criteria for selection from the group of durian producers and exporters who had at least 10 years of export experience in Chanthaburi Province. The research instruments were structured interviews and content analysis.
The results of the study found that the factors affecting the logistics cost of durian export abroad mostly started from the calculation of costs from the upstream (farmers, companies, and transportation), which could be analyzed by shipping routes using container transportation as the main factor for packaging products. The guidelines for reducing logistics costs for durian export can be summarized as follows: 1. Upstream farmer groups should reduce fertilizer costs urgently to reduce production costs and use more organic fertilizers as appropriate for planting. 2. Collection: Since there are currently multiple collection steps, those involved should check before collection to make the collection management system faster and more efficient. 3. Labor in the process from upstream to downstream The use of necessary labor should be controlled because it will help reduce farmers' costs more. 4. Quality: Adjust the quality of durian to meet customer needs. Entrepreneurs focus on inspecting the quality of durian. 5. Try to improve the ability to estimate the ripening period of durian. 6. Preparing documents such as plant disease certificates, residues, or insects requested from the Department of Agriculture. This is for convenient and easy transportation to the destination. To improve service and maintain good relationships with exporting goods abroad By inviting importers to visit the production site to select strains according to needs, including visiting the factory and jointly finding ways to develop durian exports together for sustainable business growth.