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Fuel surcharges are not a bargaining problem, but a supply chain design problem

For many import-export companies, fuel surcharges are treated as an extra burden to be negotiated down. But from a supply chain management perspective, BAF and inland fuel surcharges are in fact indicators of how lean - or fragmented - a logistics network really is. The more scattered the cargo organization, the more fuel volatility is amplified into direct cost pressure.

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Can Digital Freight Platforms Rewrite the Rules of Vietnam’s Road Transport?

Can Digital Freight Platforms Rewrite the Rules of Vietnam’s Road Transport?

Road freight remains the backbone of Vietnam’s logistics sector, accounting for an estimated 78 percent of logistics revenue and projected to maintain this dominant share in the coming years. The country’s road freight market is valued at roughly US$26–28 billion in 2025 and is forecast to exceed US$35 billion by 2030, growing at more than 6 percent annually on the back of manufacturing, e-commerce and rising domestic consumption.

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ENOVA - “Green Engineering” Setting New Benchmarks for Operations and Investment Value in Energy

ENOVA - “Green Engineering” Setting New Benchmarks for Operations and Investment Value in Energy

In Vietnam’s accelerating energy transition and under rising expectations for sustainable development - businesses are no longer looking for solutions that merely “get installed.” What matters now is whether a system can run safely, steadily, and efficiently across the full life cycle of an investment.

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Trade War: Is the Asian Supply Chain Under Threat?

Trade War: Is the Asian Supply Chain Under Threat?

Since the outbreak of the trade war between the US and China, global supply chains have faced profound changes. Countries in Asia, including China, Vietnam, and India, have witnessed significant impacts on logistics and manufacturing sectors.

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Promoting Private Enterprises to Reach the Global Market

Promoting Private Enterprises to Reach the Global Market

The private economy has become a key driver of Vietnam’s economic development, contributing nearly 45% of GDP and generating over 85% of jobs nationwide. However, most private enterprises still operate on a small to medium scale, with few achieving global market success.

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Tariff Loophole: U.S. Businesses Leverage Foreign-Trade Zones

Tariff Loophole: U.S. Businesses Leverage Foreign-Trade Zones

As tariffs rise and global supply chains face continuous disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies, American businesses are seeking more flexible solutions to maintain their competitive edge. One effective yet underutilized tool is the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ).

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American Businesses Amid a New Wave of Tariffs: Wait, Adapt, or Relocate?

American Businesses Amid a New Wave of Tariffs: Wait, Adapt, or Relocate?

As the Trump administration in its second term continues to enforce aggressive tariff policies aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, these policies have inadvertently pushed American businesses into making critical strategic decisions.

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Binh Duong Logistics to 2050 – Strategic Vision and Development Directions

Binh Duong Logistics to 2050 – Strategic Vision and Development Directions

In the context of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, logistics is no longer just a supporting industry but a key driver of economic growth. With its strategic location as an industrial and commercial hub in the Southeastern region, Binh Duong is setting a long-term vision to 2050 to become a leading logistics center.

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China Plus One: A New Strategy for Multinational Corporations

China Plus One: A New Strategy for Multinational Corporations

(VLR) The "China plus one" strategy has emerged as a notable trend amid global economic upheavals. Multinational companies seek to reduce their dependence on China by expanding operations into Southeast Asia. This move not only opens significant growth opportunities for the region but also presents challenges that must be addressed to sustain progress.

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Diving into e-commerce marketplace with Thach

Diving into e-commerce marketplace with Thach

Mr. Nguyen Binh Thach (Tommy) - Logistics Director of ITC CORP - informed me that the growth rate of e-commerce (EC) is in the double digits each year. In 2023, the revenue of the EC industry exceeded 2.791 trillion USD, with a forecast to double by 2029.

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Thanh Hoa promotes cargo circulation through Nghi Son Port

Thanh Hoa promotes cargo circulation through Nghi Son Port

In 2023, Thanh Hoa Province strives to reach about 47.7 million tons of cargo through Nghi Son Port. To achieve this goal, the province together with other departments and port operators are making efforts to deploy solutions to support and facilitate enterprises when they carry out import- export procedures.

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Science-technology speeds up logistics developments

Science-technology speeds up logistics developments

(VLR) According to World Bank’s statistics in 2018, global logistics market had a scale of USD 4.3000bn. And according to Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), the scale of Vietnam’s logistics market in 2018 was around USD 50-51bn. Sciencetechnology innovations have been playing an important roles and have been driving force for accelerated developments of logistics sector.

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