Air Freight Rates Continue Rising, But Growth Momentum Slows Over the past week, the international air freight market continued to record an upward pricing trend. However, the pace of increase has started to slow compared to previous periods. 1. Freight Rate Developments Global average air freight rates: Increased by approximately +4.1% week-over-week (WoW) Surged +32.7%
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Impact of Regional Customs Restructuring on FDI Enterprises – Key Considerations The restructuring of Vietnam’s customs system is creating significant changes in import-export operations. For FDI enterprises, this is a critical period that requires close monitoring and proactive adaptation to minimize risks in logistics and compliance. 1. Background: Large-Scale Customs Restructuring Since 2025, Vietnam Customs
Air Freight Under Pressure: Capacity Shortage & Rising Costs in 2026 The global air freight market continues to face significant pressure due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs. Air cargo is no longer just a flexible backup solution, but has become a high-cost and risk-sensitive segment within the global logistics landscape. 1. Dual Pressure:
Freight Rate Forecast 2026: Why Ocean Freight Rates Are Falling and What Businesses Should Do? 1. Overview of the Ocean Freight Market in 2026 After reaching record highs in 2021–2022, the global container shipping market has completely reversed in 2026. Freight rates on major trade lanes have dropped by more than 70% from their peak,
STORING USED EQUIPMENT (CONTAINER GANTRY CRANES) IN BONDED WAREHOUSE FOR RE-EXPORT Amid the ongoing global supply chain shift, the demand for temporarily storing high-value used machinery and equipment – particularly used container gantry cranes – in bonded warehouses in Vietnam before re-exporting to third countries is increasing significantly. However, due to the specialized nature of
CUSTOMS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & ECUS6 BACKUP SOLUTION In the past week, the Customs authority has issued several “Urgent” and “Top Priority” notices regarding the operation of the electronic customs clearance system. These updates have a direct impact on businesses’ declaration and clearance activities in the short term. 1. System Suspension for Maintenance The Customs authority
FDI SURGE & SUPPLY CHAIN SHIFT: OPPORTUNITIES AND PRESSURES FOR VIETNAMESE BUSINESSES Amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, Vietnam continues to emerge as a strategic destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). However, alongside these opportunities come increasing demands for domestic enterprises to upgrade capabilities and integrate deeper into global value chains. 1. Vietnam
AIR FREIGHT RATES SURGE DESPITE DECLINING GLOBAL VOLUMES: A SIGNAL OF SUPPLY CHAIN STRESS Global air freight rates continue to climb sharply, even as cargo volumes decline. This trend highlights deeper disruptions within global supply chains, particularly driven by geopolitical tensions and ongoing capacity constraints in the Middle East. According to the latest data from
UPDATE ON GOODS MANAGEMENT FOR EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (EPEs) UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER 15225/CHQ-GSQL Based on the guidance of the General Department of Customs under Official Letter No. 15225/CHQ-GSQL dated April 14, 2026, businesses operating as Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) should pay close attention to the principles for determining goods classification and usage to ensure compliance
UPDATE ON ANTI-CIRCUMVENTION MEASURES FOR HOT-ROLLED COIL (HRC) IMPORTS The Customs authority has issued new guidance for implementing Decision 612/QD-BCT on temporary anti-circumvention trade remedies for Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) products. Importers should pay close attention to the following requirements to ensure compliance and avoid unexpected tax exposure. 1. Scope of Application The measure applies to