# Vietnam logistics and e-commerce development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-logistics-and-e-commerce-development
> Updated: 2026-09-12T03:33:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Vietnam is addressing high logistics costs, which currently represent approximately 16.8% to 17% of the nation's GDP. This figure exceeds the 10% to 11% average found in developed economies, creating pressure on corporate profit margins and global competitiveness. To combat inefficiencies caused by manual operations, companies are implementing digital transformation and automation through cloud computing and AI to streamline vehicle dispatch and cargo tracking.

This push for efficiency coincides with rapid growth in the cross-border e-commerce market. In Vietnam, export growth via e-commerce is estimated to reach 78% in 2025, with total import-export values through this channel projected at approximately $4.45 billion. To succeed in this expanding global market, Vietnamese enterprises are being encouraged to master international legal frameworks, product standardization, and logistics organization.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Cross-border e-commerce market shows rapid global growth

Global cross-border e-commerce is surging, with Vietnam's e-commerce export growth projected at 78% in 2025 as businesses seek to master international logistics and branding.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cross-border-e-commerce-market-shows-rapid-global-growth

### 2026-08-24: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-logistics-costs-hit-17-of-gdp-amid-digital-shift

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