Unipart makes its debut in Vietnam

British company Unipart, which specialises in providing supply chain and performance enhancement solutions, launched its Vietnamese operations on February 13.

Unipart’s capabilities in Vietnam include consultancy on logistics and transportation, planning and supply chain management, and the provision of distributor and wholesaler products and services for customers.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is reported to have grown by an average of 10 per cent annually over the past decade according to the World Bank, and Statista projects Vietnam’s e-commerce market to reach $56 billion in 2025.

Foreign direct investment pledges, an indicator of future disbursements, saw on on-year increase of 48.6 per cent in January to reach $4.33 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam is the sixth market in the Asia-Pacific region and the 22^nd market overall that Unipart has entered. The company has three decades worth of experience in the region, making supply chains more efficient, resilient, and sustainable across a number of sectors, including automotive, e-commerce, rail, and industrial, over the past three decades.

Darren Leigh, Unipart CEO, said, "Vietnam’s economy is undergoing a dynamic transformation, attracting a surge of foreign investment. Its location and strong manufacturing base has solidified its position in the global supply chain, allowing businesses to diversify their supply chains. With Unipart's extensive experience and expertise in growing supply chains in a range of sectors around the world, we look forward to playing a key role in Vietnam’s ongoing transformation."

Richard Nguyen, Unipart Vietnam territory director, said, "Our goal is to tackle the common supply chain challenges in the region, such as sustainability, infrastructure, efficiency, and disruptions. By combining Unipart's global expertise with local knowledge, we plan to deliver efficiency, resilience, and growth to customers, and become a trusted partner in this dynamic market."

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