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Unstable Suez: How Should Vietnamese Exporters Respond to the Cape of Good Hope Detour?

Since late 2023, a wave of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea has forced hundreds of ships to avoid the area and reroute around the Cape of Good Hope instead of using the Suez Canal – the key artery between Asia and Europe.

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Vietnam’s Port Clusters Amid a Global Supply Chain Reshuffle

Vietnam’s Port Clusters Amid a Global Supply Chain Reshuffle

The wave of production and order shifts out of China and the broader trend toward supply chain diversification are creating a rare opportunity for Vietnam’s seaport system. Many multinational corporations are moving parts of their manufacturing and distribution footprints to “rising stars” such as Vietnam, India and Turkey.

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Drone Logistics and Urban Air Mobility: A “Low-Altitude Wave” Poised to Break in Asia - Pacific

Drone Logistics and Urban Air Mobility: A “Low-Altitude Wave” Poised to Break in Asia - Pacific

While debates over slots, freighter fleets and air-cargo rates remain intense, a quieter “low-altitude wave” is forming underneath: drone logistics and urban/advanced air mobility (AAM). Recent forecasts suggest that the AAM market – including cargo drones and passenger eVTOLs – could grow from USD 11.4 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 87.8 billion by 2034, with cargo drones seen as a breakthrough segment for logistics in areas with challenging infrastructure.

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Cold Chain and Pharmaceuticals: The “Premium Lane” of Asia–Pacific Air Cargo

Cold Chain and Pharmaceuticals: The “Premium Lane” of Asia–Pacific Air Cargo

While airfreight rates swing up and down with each new wave of trade, the pharmaceuticals and perishable cargo segment has been growing steadily and is far less volatile than the rest of the market. Air transport of pharmaceuticals is estimated to have generated around USD 38.1 billion in revenue in 2024 and could exceed USD 56 billion by 2030, with an average annual growth rate of more than 6%.

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Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

From its plant in Truong Thanh Commune, Thoi Lai District (Can Tho City), Hoang Minh Nhat Joint Stock Company (HMN) has spent nearly two decades building sustainable capabilities in rice processing and exports. The business began with an output of roughly 20,000 tons of rice per year and annual revenue of over VND 70 billion; by 2025, it is projected to reach around 180,000 tons with revenue of approximately VND 2.6 trillion - equivalent to nearly USD 100 million.

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Vietnam towards the sea: Cai Mep-Thi Vai - Opportunities & Actions

Vietnam towards the sea: Cai Mep-Thi Vai - Opportunities & Actions

On December 26, 2025, at the Tan Cang – Cai Mep port cluster, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP), in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Logistics and Seaports Association (HLA), hosted the seminar “Vietnam Towards the Sea: Cai Mep–Thi Vai – Opportunities & Action.” The seminar brought together representatives from state management agencies, industry associations, shipping lines, and domestic and international logistics and import–export enterprises, both in person and online.

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SAPUWA: A Sustainable Growth Journey Rooted in Green Transformation and Community Responsibility

SAPUWA: A Sustainable Growth Journey Rooted in Green Transformation and Community Responsibility

Amid escalating climate change, environmental pollution, and the depletion of natural resources, sustainable development is no longer a “trend” but an imperative for modern businesses. With a long-term vision, SAPUWA has remained steadfast in pursuing a growth strategy aligned with green transformation - optimizing operations, protecting the environment, and amplifying community responsibility - thereby strengthening its position as a sustainability-driven drinking water enterprise in Vietnam.

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From Data to Net Zero: ASL Logistics’ Green Transition

From Data to Net Zero: ASL Logistics’ Green Transition

On 22 December 2025, at the “Ho Chi Minh City Green Enterprise 2025” Recognition Ceremony jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association and Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper, ASL Logistics was named among the city’s exemplary enterprises. The title recognises a carefully implemented green-transition strategy that links innovation in logistics technology with environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

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NCD Convention: A New Boost for Trade Finance and Inland Logistics Corridors

NCD Convention: A New Boost for Trade Finance and Inland Logistics Corridors

In global trade, sea routes and traditional bills of lading have long enjoyed a privileged position in the world of trade finance. Sea‑borne cargo benefits from negotiable bills of lading, and banks are familiar with their function as documents of title, making it relatively straightforward to use goods in transit as collateral for loans, letters of credit or supply‑chain finance structures.

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U&I Logistics honoured as “Green enterprise of Ho Chi Minh City 2025”

U&I Logistics honoured as “Green enterprise of Ho Chi Minh City 2025”

At the Ceremony to Honor and Confer the Title “Green Enterprise of Ho Chi Minh City 2025,” U&I Logistics Corporation (U&I Logistics) was officially awarded the Green Enterprise certificate by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. The title, granted under Decision No. 3329/QD-UBND dated 20 December 2025, recognizes the company’s consistent efforts in building a green logistics model, reducing emissions and enhancing its responsibility to the community.

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From Paper to Data: The NCD Convention and a Turning Point in the Digitalization of Transport Documents

From Paper to Data: The NCD Convention and a Turning Point in the Digitalization of Transport Documents

The adoption of the Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD Convention) by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 December 2025 was not merely the addition of another international legal instrument. Behind the rather academic title lies a very practical shift: for the first time, the world has a unified legal framework for negotiable documents applicable to all modes of transport, while explicitly recognising the equal legal value of both paper and electronic versions.

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NCD Convention: The “Missing Piece” in Multimodal Transport Documents

NCD Convention: The “Missing Piece” in Multimodal Transport Documents

Amid the wave of legal developments at the end of 2025, the adoption on 15 December 2025 of the Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD Convention) by the United Nations General Assembly stands out as a milestone for the logistics and trade finance community.

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WEPACK 2026 in Hanoi: Connecting the “Blue Ocean” of Smart Packaging between China and Vietnam

WEPACK 2026 in Hanoi: Connecting the “Blue Ocean” of Smart Packaging between China and Vietnam

Amid the global shift of manufacturing into Southeast Asia, Vietnam is emerging as one of the most dynamic packaging markets in the region. From food and beverages to e-commerce and 3C electronics, demand for high-quality, eco-friendly packaging is rising faster than ever. Capturing this “sweet spot” of growth, WEPACK 2026 – World Expo of Packaging Industry – will stage a Roadshow in Hanoi on 7 January 2026

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ICD Tan Cang Song Than at 25: A Steadfast Logistics “Rear Base” for Southern Vietnam’s Economic Engine

ICD Tan Cang Song Than at 25: A Steadfast Logistics “Rear Base” for Southern Vietnam’s Economic Engine

As modern logistics accelerates and standards grow ever more demanding, not every company chooses the long road - patient investment, rigorous process standardization, and a disciplined operating culture.

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Supply chain control towers and digital twins: Do they really make supply chains less fragile?

Supply chain control towers and digital twins: Do they really make supply chains less fragile?

After five years of continuous shocks – pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather and shifting trade policies – global supply chains can no longer be run on the assumption that “lowest cost wins.” One recent set of statistics suggests that in 2024 alone, about 80% of organizations experienced at least one supply chain disruption, with many facing multiple breakdowns.

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U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

In a context of rising transport costs, scarce flight slots and ever-stricter requirements on speed, safety and compliance, air freight is no longer just a story of “booking space and flying cargo”. For U&I Logistics, the air segment (U&I Air) is being positioned as a strategic pillar, where the company invests simultaneously in airline partnerships, a global agent network, capabilities to handle diverse cargo types, and comprehensive, cost-efficient door-to-door solutions.

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When warehouse robots are no longer “expensive toys”: Where should companies start?

When warehouse robots are no longer “expensive toys”: Where should companies start?

In just a few years, warehouse robots have moved from “flashy demos” at trade shows to a serious investment category. Global warehouse automation is estimated at around USD 21–24 billion in 2024 and could grow to USD 90–120 billion by the early 2030s, with double-digit annual growth. The market for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in logistics and warehousing alone is valued at roughly USD 4.7 billion in 2024 and projected to exceed USD 24 billion by 2034.

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“Green Skies” 2050: Decarbonization Pressure on the Air Cargo Supply Chain

“Green Skies” 2050: Decarbonization Pressure on the Air Cargo Supply Chain

As air cargo volumes keep rising, the industry’s emissions picture is heating up. Aviation currently accounts for around 2.1% of human-made CO₂ emissions and about 12% of transport-related emissions overall. In 2024, airlines emitted roughly 942 million tonnes of CO₂, and only about 1% of that was mitigated through carbon credits and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Are multi-storey warehouses and micro-fulfillment the right answer for Vietnam’s urban logistics?

Are multi-storey warehouses and micro-fulfillment the right answer for Vietnam’s urban logistics?

Vietnam’s e-commerce market surpassed USD 25 billion in 2024, accounting for roughly 10% of total retail and consumer-services revenue, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade now expects it to reach about USD 28 billion in 2025, with growth above 25%. At the same time, the last-mile delivery market for e-commerce is estimated at around USD 1.6 billion, underscoring the pressure on urban logistics infrastructure to be faster and closer to end consumers.

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A Large-Scale Strategic Collaboration Between the Vietnamese and Chinese Packaging Industries

A Large-Scale Strategic Collaboration Between the Vietnamese and Chinese Packaging Industries

The Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026 is set to officially launch, marking a major milestone in industrial cooperation between Vietnam and China’s packaging and printing sectors.

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If container capacity stays in oversupply, what is the new “equilibrium point” of the ocean freight cycle?

If container capacity stays in oversupply, what is the new “equilibrium point” of the ocean freight cycle?

In 2025, the global container shipping market is once again facing a familiar pattern: fleet capacity is growing faster than trade. A mid-2025 analysis citing Alphaliner projected global container throughput growth at around 2% for 2025, while fleet capacity was expected to increase by more than 6.3%.

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How Will the 2025 Shipping Alliances - Change the game for Vietnamese Shippers?

How Will the 2025 Shipping Alliances - Change the game for Vietnamese Shippers?

In 2025, the container shipping industry is entering a major “reshuffle”. The 2M alliance has been dissolved, Maersk has joined forces with Hapag-Lloyd to form the Gemini Cooperation, MSC is operating independently with its own global network, and the remaining alliances are also restructuring services and port calls.

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