Global supply chains

As FDI accelerates, logistics enters a race for resilience

As FDI accelerates, logistics enters a race for resilience

Vietnam’s strong FDI momentum is creating fresh growth space for the logistics sector, but it is also raising the bar for partner selection. In a world where geopolitical shocks and climate disruption repeatedly unsettle supply chains, competitive advantage is no longer defined mainly by low freight rates, but by the ability to keep cargo moving safely, consistently and with speed under stress.

Vietnam and the endurance test of global logistics

Vietnam and the endurance test of global logistics

Vietnam is not at the epicentre of major geopolitical conflict, but it is highly exposed to the economic aftershocks of almost every major logistics disruption. With one of the highest trade-to-GDP ratios in the region, turbulence in Hormuz, Suez, the Red Sea or other strategic corridors can quickly feed into Vietnam through fuel costs, ocean freight, transit time, delivery schedules, export orders and multinational expectations. When Vietnam is placed in the context of global supply chains shif

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When cost is no longer king in supply chains

When cost is no longer king in supply chains

For decades, global supply chains were organized around a near-absolute belief: if cost is optimized, efficiency is optimized. Produce where it is cheapest, ship along the fastest route, keep inventories lean and deliver just in time - that was the winning formula of accelerated globalization. However, the current situation has raised a very fundamental question:

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Logistics for Deep-Processed Agri-Food: How Can Vietnam Keep More Value at Home?

Logistics for Deep-Processed Agri-Food: How Can Vietnam Keep More Value at Home?

In 2024, Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports reached about US$62.4–62.5 billion, up nearly 19 percent from 2023, generating a record trade surplus of roughly US$18–18.6 billion. At the same time, the domestic food and beverage processing industry expanded to around US$79 billion, growing by more than 7 percent annually - a clear sign of a shift from raw exports toward higher-value products.

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Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios

Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios

Around 50% of companies see supply chain paralysis and a global internet outage as the two most plausible Black Swan scenarios in the next five years. Geopolitical noise around the globe masks risks from high-impact climate, health, and future technology risks. Different risk perceptions between multinational enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses.

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EU CBAM: A New Test for Vietnam’s Export Supply Chains and Green Logistics Strategy

EU CBAM: A New Test for Vietnam’s Export Supply Chains and Green Logistics Strategy

The global push to green international trade is no longer just rhetoric. On 1 January 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) started imposing carbon charges on high-emission imports such as steel, cement, aluminium, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen, following a transitional reporting phase from 2023–2025.

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Houngfuh – the Global Partner Powering “Smart Sorting Hubs” in the E-commerce Era

Houngfuh – the Global Partner Powering “Smart Sorting Hubs” in the E-commerce Era

The explosive growth of e-commerce, express delivery and omnichannel retail is forcing logistics players to “change the engine while the plane is flying.” At the front end, consumers only see parcels racing along conveyors, sliding into the correct chutes within seconds.

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From 3PL to 4PL/LLP: The Next Upgrade for Vietnam’s Logistics Providers

From 3PL to 4PL/LLP: The Next Upgrade for Vietnam’s Logistics Providers

Over the past decade, many Vietnamese logistics companies have moved quickly from offering stand-alone services (trucking, customs brokerage, warehousing) to 3PL – bundled, contract-based logistics solutions.

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

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 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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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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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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Supply - Demand Linkage 2025: Opening Pathways for Supporting Industries

Supply - Demand Linkage 2025: Opening Pathways for Supporting Industries

Amid global supply chain disruptions and the growing trend toward localization, Vietnamese enterprises are proactively reshaping their mindset and strengthening supply capabilities. The Supply–Demand Linkage Conference, themed “Strengthening Business Connectivity – Accessing Supply Chains,” stands out as a key highlight in the series of events on supporting industries (SI), aiming to create practical, results-driven meetings between suppliers and strategic buyers.

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Freighter Fleet Boom: A Long-Haul Play in Asian Airlines’ Cargo Strategy

Freighter Fleet Boom: A Long-Haul Play in Asian Airlines’ Cargo Strategy

While the passenger market is entering a more saturated phase, air freight is opening a new race around one asset: the freighter. The latest Airbus outlook projects that by 2044, the global dedicated freighter fleet will grow by 45% to around 3,420 aircraft, with Asia–Pacific and North America accounting for nearly two-thirds of new deliveries.

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TCIT Reaches 2 Million TEUs for the Third Time: The Momentum of Vietnam’s Leading Deep-Sea Port

TCIT Reaches 2 Million TEUs for the Third Time: The Momentum of Vietnam’s Leading Deep-Sea Port

On the morning of November 24, 2025, at the berth of Tan Cang–Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), container FFAU6456618 carrying electronic components was loaded onto the ONE GRUS vessel operating the EC3 service connecting Vietnam and the United States under the Premier Alliance. It was not merely a routine handling operation, but the moment TCIT recorded its 2,000,000th TEU handled in 2025 - 22 days earlier than in 2020 and nearly one month earlier than in 2021, despite ongoing volatility i

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Asia–Pacific Leads the Pack: A New Air Cargo Boom After the Pandemic

Asia–Pacific Leads the Pack: A New Air Cargo Boom After the Pandemic

While ocean shipping is still struggling with geopolitical conflicts and route disruptions, the skies are witnessing a new “cargo boom.” In 2024, IATA recorded global air cargo demand up 11.3% compared with 2023, surpassing even the record year of 2021 and marking the highest level ever.

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Hong Kong: From Mega Airport to the “Capital” of Green Maritime Finance

Hong Kong: From Mega Airport to the “Capital” of Green Maritime Finance

In the broader picture of global supply-chain restructuring, Hong Kong is actively redefining its position: not only as the traditional gateway for East–West trade, but also as a “dual ecosystem” where aviation and maritime activities are closely tied to green finance. Alongside Hong Kong Maritime Week 2025, the thematic sessions titled “Hong Kong: Global Maritime Capital” highlight the city’s new strategy of connecting the sky, the sea and capital flows for the next generation of logistics.

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U&I Logistics: Inland Waterways for Agricultural Cargo - Low Cost, High Quality, and Green

U&I Logistics: Inland Waterways for Agricultural Cargo - Low Cost, High Quality, and Green

Amid accelerating digitalization and increasingly stringent “green” standards in global markets, U&I Logistics introduces a multimodal solution that combines inland waterway and road transport specifically for agricultural goods. The dual goal: cut costs and emissions while ensuring cargo arrives with the right quality, at the right time, as promised.

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ESG 2025: From Reporting to Supply-Chain Accountability

ESG 2025: From Reporting to Supply-Chain Accountability

2025 marks a turning point: companies must demonstrate supply-chain transparency under CSRD and conduct supplier due diligence under CSDDD, shifting from a mindset of “reporting” to “accountability” with verifiable data, processes, and measurable outcomes.

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Ho Chi Minh City: Ecological Agriculture, the Sustainable Foundation of a Mega-City

Ho Chi Minh City: Ecological Agriculture, the Sustainable Foundation of a Mega-City

From organic agriculture and green aquaculture in the former Ba Ria–Vung Tau, today’s mega-city Ho Chi Minh City is building a circular agricultural economy, enhancing the value of raw material areas, and closely integrating into global supply chains. With a vision toward 2030–2050, the ecological agriculture model is the key to ensuring environmental, social, and economic sustainability – forming the spiritual foundation of this modern metropolis.

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Malaysia Tightens AIS and Anchorage/STS: A Lesson for Fighting Illicit Ship-to-Ship Transfers in the South China Sea

Malaysia Tightens AIS and Anchorage/STS: A Lesson for Fighting Illicit Ship-to-Ship Transfers in the South China Sea

From the start of Q3/2025, a string of signals from Malaysia shows the authorities have moved from “advice” to “tightening” with respect to anchorage and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in waters under Malaysian jurisdiction.

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