13/08/2026
A 2026 McKinsey report shows that AI has automated 60% of status updates, 73% of order confirmations, and 80% of invoice processing in logistics—yet three core capabilities that AI cannot replace are physical infrastructure, on-site contingency management, and the legal liability of licensed customs brokers.
14/07/2026
Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports reached USD 35.88 billion in the first half of 2026, but reaching the USD 100 billion mark before 2030 requires growth exceeding 15% per year — forcing the industry to shift from the model of expanding output to integrated logistics management that preserves the value of agricultural products.
30/06/2026
Ocean Alliance adds the Port of Gdańsk (Poland) to its AEU7 service with a direct Cai Mep – Gdańsk leg, opening a direct trade gateway for Vietnamese goods into the 100-million-person Central and Eastern European market, without routing through Rotterdam or Hamburg.
23/06/2026
Brent oil prices broke below the USD 80/barrel mark for the first time since March 2026 following the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asia-US maritime freight rates jumping 51% in a single week may affect the cost benefits of synthetic rubber for the tire export industry.
15/05/2026
When the Drewry WCI reversed course with a 3% rise in early May 2026 and shipping lines simultaneously imposed PSS and GRI, the "sale hunting" tactic through spot rates is revealing structural risks — and the real equation lies in the capability to manage the forwarder vendor portfolio
13/05/2026
Lien Chieu Port, with its "three-legged stool" configuration — deep-water port, intermodal railway, and free trade zone — is an opportunity for Central Vietnam to reshape its role in the supply chain, but the outcome depends on building a logistics ecosystem