Vietnam’s logistics

E-Pricing at VILOG 2025: A Breakthrough in the Digitalization of Vietnam’s Logistics Industry

(VLR) As part of the 3rd Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2025), ASL Logistics (My A Freight Forwarding Joint Stock Company) officially introduced the E-Pricing platform—the first automated logistics quotation system in Vietnam to use an AI chatbot. This marks a breakthrough in the digitalization of logistics services.

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FIATA 2025 – A Global Event: A Golden Opportunity for Vietnam’s Logistics Industry

FIATA 2025 – A Global Event: A Golden Opportunity for Vietnam’s Logistics Industry

With Vietnam being honored to host the FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC 2025) for the first time in Hanoi, this event not only affirms the country’s position in the global logistics industry but also opens unprecedented opportunities for the development of Vietnam's logistics sector.

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From Deep-Sea Ports to Electric Barges: A Major Shift in Vietnam’s Logistics

From Deep-Sea Ports to Electric Barges: A Major Shift in Vietnam’s Logistics

Vietnam is gradually affirming its position as an emerging logistics hub in Southeast Asia, not only thanks to its impressive economic growth rate but also due to its strategic investments in transportation, logistics, and port infrastructure. Within this development wave,

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90 Days of Tariff Relief: What Opportunities Lie Ahead for Vietnam’s Logistics Sector?

90 Days of Tariff Relief: What Opportunities Lie Ahead for Vietnam’s Logistics Sector?

The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend the imposition of a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods for 90 days has provided a valuable “breathing space” for Vietnam’s import-export businesses and the logistics sector. This period not only eases financial pressure but also opens a window of opportunity to restructure supply chains, engage in trade negotiations, and prepare for upcoming policy changes.

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Enhancing the Competitiveness of Vietnam’s Logistics Sector in ASEAN

Enhancing the Competitiveness of Vietnam’s Logistics Sector in ASEAN

Vietnam's logistics sector is experiencing robust growth, playing a vital role in economic development and promoting international trade. However, to effectively compete with ASEAN countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, Vietnam must clearly identify its current position, benchmark against competitors, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and formulate appropriate strategies.

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Part 5: Regional Connectivity and the Role of Free Trade Zones in Vietnam’s Logistics Development

Part 5: Regional Connectivity and the Role of Free Trade Zones in Vietnam’s Logistics Development

Regional connectivity is the key to driving economic growth and enhancing logistics efficiency in Vietnam. As free trade zones (FTZs) are being established, creating a robust network linking economic regions becomes essential for optimizing supply chains and boosting national competitiveness. This article examines the role of FTZs in promoting regional connectivity and offers sustainable development solutions.

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Part 4: Developing Logistics Workforce: A Key to the Success of Free Trade Zones

Part 4: Developing Logistics Workforce: A Key to the Success of Free Trade Zones

Human resources are the cornerstone of sustainable and efficient logistics development, especially as free trade zones (FTZs) are rapidly expanding in Vietnam. However, the country’s logistics workforce faces challenges in both quality and quantity. This article examines the current state, opportunities, and solutions for developing a logistics workforce that meets the demands of modern FTZs.

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Part 3: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam’s Logistics Industry in the Digital Transformation Era

Part 3: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam’s Logistics Industry in the Digital Transformation Era

Digital transformation is not just an inevitable trend but also a powerful lever to improve efficiency and reduce costs in Vietnam’s logistics industry. However, along with opportunities come significant challenges, particularly in the context of integration and the development of free trade zones (FTZs). This article explores the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for Vietnam’s logistics sector to harness digital transformation effectively in the future.

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Da Nang - Quang Nam: New Driving Forces for Central Vietnam’s Logistics

Da Nang - Quang Nam: New Driving Forces for Central Vietnam’s Logistics

Central Vietnam, particularly the areas of Da Nang and Quang Nam, is emerging as a potential logistics hub. With strategic geographical advantages and modern seaport systems, this region holds significant appeal for both domestic and international investors. However, to realize its ambition of becoming a prominent spot on the global logistics map, challenges related to infrastructure and technology must be overcome.

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Northern Vietnam’s Logistics Infrastructure: What Opportunities from the China-Vietnam Economic Corridor?

Northern Vietnam’s Logistics Infrastructure: What Opportunities from the China-Vietnam Economic Corridor?

Northern provinces of Vietnam such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, and Lang Son are emerging as bright spots in logistics infrastructure development thanks to their strategic location and trade advantages with China. However, to fully capitalize on the opportunities arising from the China-Vietnam economic corridor, these localities must overcome several challenges.

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Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Head of U&I Logistics’ Warehousing Division: “… Expanding Vision in the Digital Age”

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Head of U&I Logistics’ Warehousing Division: “… Expanding Vision in the Digital Age”

Vietnam’s logistics sector is experiencing rapid growth, facing numerous opportunities and challenges amidst international integration and advancements in modern technology. To gain deeper insights into the development strategies and solutions that U&I Logistics—one of the leading companies in the logistics sector—is implementing, Vietnam Logistics Review (VLR) conducted an interview with Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Head of U&I Logistics' Warehousing Division.

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Enhancing the role of Vietnam’s logistics sector in the new context (Part 2)

Enhancing the role of Vietnam’s logistics sector in the new context (Part 2)

It is essential to raise awareness of the role of the logistics industry in the national economy and, based on that, establish timely and appropriate mechanisms, policies, and solutions to further promote the economic and social benefits of logistics for the economy. Simultaneously, developing suitable policies to create favorable conditions for efficient investment and business operations in the logistics services sector in the new context is crucial and urgent.

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Vietnam’s Logistics Development: Changing perceptions, mindsets and actions

Vietnam’s Logistics Development: Changing perceptions, mindsets and actions

Editor Letter: There are over 40,000 logistics enterprises operating in Vietnam. The important factor that are posing for the Vietnam’s logistic sector is the need to innovate operations. It is necessary to strengthen linkages and promote digitalization of supply chain processes; to apply technology, automation, artificial intelligence...

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Developing the logistics industry of Vietnamese: 05 opportunities and challenges

Developing the logistics industry of Vietnamese: 05 opportunities and challenges

Vietnam is currently leading among ASEAN countries in terms of the number of logistics service businesses licensed by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The development of the logistics service industry in Vietnam enjoys several advantages. The market holds a strategic position in the Asian region, benefiting from the local consumer growth and the global trend of e-commerce development.

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Create launching pad for leading enterprises of Vietnam logistics

Create launching pad for leading enterprises of Vietnam logistics

Vietnam has become a country with import and export turnover reaching 700 billion USD in 2022. This “miracle” achievement has an important contribution from the leading enterprises of Vietnam’s logistics industry, including Gemadept Corporation.

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Developing logistics services in Vietnam: A number of solutions recommended

Developing logistics services in Vietnam: A number of solutions recommended

Developing Vietnam’s logistics service sector in Vietnam has had favorable advantages: the market located in a strategic position in Asia, regional consumption on the increase, developing trend of global e-commerce... However, beside advantages, there have been many limitations in the sector that need suitable synchronous solutions to solve.

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Digital Transformation for development

Digital Transformation for development

Editor letter

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Human resource: A logistics sector's real pain

Human resource: A logistics sector's real pain

Logistics is a strongly developing sector with the growth rate of over 10% and it is contributed around 5% in the country’s GDP. It is undeniable it is a sector with great development potentials, however, its problem of human resource should be solved well first.

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Is Vietnam’s logistics cost really “too high”?

Is Vietnam’s logistics cost really “too high”?

(VLR) On various means of media and in conference speeches (except those from Vietnam Logistics Business Association -VLA), when they mention about Vietnam’s logistics cost, they normally say “Vietnam’s logistics cost is very high, accounting for 20.9% of GDP”. Is it right to say Vietnam’s logistics is too high? And how high is it?

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ASL “Having small contribution to the development of Vietnam’s Logistics”

ASL “Having small contribution to the development of Vietnam’s Logistics”

(VLR) (Vietnam Logistics Review) On the 12th anniversary of Amerasian Shipping Logistics corporation (ASL Logistics), Ms. Vo Thi Phuong Lan - Chairperson of the board cum General Director of ASL Logistics - gave VLR a talk on development experience of the logistics company.

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