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Vietnam logistics and supply chain development

Overview

Vietnam continues to address high logistics costs, estimated at 16% to 17% of the national GDP. This burden significantly impacts export competitiveness; in the textile and garment sector, transport costs from factories to ports account for 9% to 10% of product value, often exceeding the industry’s typical 3% to 5% profit margin.

Infrastructure imbalances persist, with road transport accounting for 74.7% of cargo volume while rail represents only 0.19%. The agricultural sector, particularly rice production in the Mekong Delta, faces additional expenses due to a lack of deep-water ports. To mitigate these issues, officials are proposing a shift toward integrated supply chains and economic corridors, such as the Red River Delta, to move beyond administrative boundaries and improve multimodal connectivity.

To address inefficiencies, companies are accelerating digital transformation. Viettel Logistics is implementing ‘Smart-TMS’ and a ‘Data Hub’ to unify information and coordinate the entire chain through data-driven decision-making. Other firms are leveraging AI and cloud computing to automate routing.

Strategic shifts are also occurring in distribution and regional planning. VIMC Logistics is utilizing coastal shipping for north-south movement, while state-owned enterprises like SATRA are integrating production and distribution through an ecosystem including COFIDEC and VISSAN. Furthermore, regional development strategies, such as those under Politburo Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW, emphasize stronger infrastructure connections for growth poles like Hanoi. As demand grows for heavy and bulky goods, players like J&T Cargo are combining international expertise with local knowledge to optimize warehouse and transport management.

Entities

Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association · Ho Chi Minh City Logistics and Port Association · VISSAN · Vietnam Business Federation

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese businesses face profit pressures despite rising orders

    Vietnamese manufacturers face shrinking profit margins due to high material, logistics, and interest costs, despite an increase in production orders and industrial growth.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam logistics and supply chain sectors expand to meet growing demand

    Vietnam's logistics and supply chain sectors are expanding, with J&T Cargo targeting heavy goods transport and SATRA integrating production and retail to stabilize domestic markets.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam logistics costs impact export competitiveness

    Vietnam faces high logistics costs, reaching 16-17% of GDP, impacting export margins. Companies like Viettel Logistics are turning to digitalization and data hubs to optimize supply chain coordination.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam exporters face pressure from high logistics costs

    High logistics costs, reaching 16-17% of Vietnam's GDP, are eroding exporter profits, particularly in textiles. Businesses are turning to green and digital shifts to remain competitive.

  5. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Red River Delta logistics forum targets new growth spaces

    Vietnam leaders at the 7th Regional Logistics Forum emphasized upgrading infrastructure and connectivity in the Red River Delta to support a 1 trillion USD trade target and boost national competitiveness.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam logistics costs hit 17% of GDP amid digital shift

    Vietnam's logistics costs reach 17% of GDP, exceeding developed nations. Companies like Smartlog are using AI and FPT Cloud to automate supply chains and reduce manual operational bottlenecks.

Sources

anninhthudo.vn · baochinhphu.vn · baogiaothong.vn · businessday.ng · cafef.vn · congnghe.vn · dientuungdung.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · en.cand.com.vn · evere.co · htv.vn · indiafreenotes.com · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · mekongasean.vn · mironline.ca · news.asu.edu · nhandan.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · tienphong.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vlr.vn · vtv.vn

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