logistics industry

Green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

March 16, 2023 | 16:00

Vietnam’s logistics businesses are advancing on a green path connected with digital transformation, but are also in a highly energy-intensive and polluting industry, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the sector, experts have said.

Disruptors and array of key players to support logistics

February 15, 2023 | 10:26

As Vietnam’s logistics sector recovers after a bumpy few years, a number of key players have gradually stepped up their operations, according to industry insiders.

Innovative answers for the urban logistics industry

December 08, 2022 | 11:19

Vietnam is well positioned as the next ideal destination for the large consumption markets in Asia. This is explained by the outstanding growth in spending of the middle class in Vietnam lately. Specifically, just under 10 per cent of the population participating in this class actively shopped in 2000, and this proportion has quadrupled in just two decades.

Tie-ups breed confidence in logistics arena

November 30, 2022 | 15:00

Competitive pressures in tandem with digital economy development is likely to help boost the numbers of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics field in Vietnam next year.

Efficiency advances in logistics only accessible with digitalisation

November 04, 2022 | 09:26

With Vietnam’s logistics industry estimated at $80 billion and with an increase of 14-16 per cent annually, the adoption of digital transformation and automation is expected to drive more efficiency in the sector.

Renovation needed for logistics industry to thrive: insiders

October 31, 2022 | 09:55

The Vietnamese logistics sector is eyeing the urgent need for renovation, overall solutions and vision as well as new development orientations to catch up with the global trend, creating a breakthrough for the country’s socio-economic recovery and development, according to experts.

Vietnam utilising its advantages of logistics to aid supply chain advances

September 29, 2022 | 09:00

Vietnam’s logistics system remains less competitive than some neighbouring countries. Marco Civardi, CEO of JAS China , a privately-owned international freight forwarder, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc his assessment of the shifting of manufacturers to Vietnam and how the country is positioning itself to be more integrated into the global supply chain.

Logistics companies wait on next fuel prices tweaks

July 28, 2022 | 11:00

With the hope of balancing the selling price of fuel, this month the government has asked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to build plans to reduce VAT and excise tax for gas, to submit to the National Assembly for approval in October or November.

Reset required for supply chain woes

May 20, 2022 | 13:00

Supply chain disruption is damaging the progress of everything from mergers in Asia-Pacific to solar installations in some of the richest countries in the world. With that, stronger solutions are being sought for supply chain diversification.

Vietnam becoming key market for big-thinking logistics groups

March 09, 2022 | 10:00

Logistics firms are pinning high hopes on the recovery of Vietnam's supply chains, following their scheme to scale up business activities.

Inland container depots bringing profound change to Vietnamese logistics industry

March 04, 2022 | 09:00

Amid increasingly expensive rates for road transport, Vietnam’s inland waterways offer a cost-effective alternative that could further be fuelled with the right approach, furthering the nation’s approach for a comprehensive seaport ecosystem.

ITL marks a spotlight in Vietnam’s logistics industry

January 25, 2022 | 09:00

Overcoming a year full of challenges, In Do Trans Logistics Corporation has conquered its 5-year goals ahead of schedule and gradually fulfilled its vision to be a national champion and the leading logistics company in Vietnam.

Healthy competition crucial for e-commerce logistics

September 22, 2021 | 19:16

Better regulations are expected to come into play to facilitate the growth of Vietnam’s e-commerce logistics sector.

Woes persist in logistics regulations

September 18, 2021 | 09:00

Deemed as an emerging logistics hub for the region, Vietnam nevertheless still features some undue regulatory barriers that prevent foreign investors from entering the fast-growing sector.

City-state’s service providers latching onto logistics

August 10, 2021 | 10:00

Vietnam’s logistics industry is playing an important role in ASEAN, attracting Singaporean service providers to secure a stronger footprint in the country.