Traffic Congestion on National Highway 51 and the Cai Mep – Thi Vai Road Infrastructure: Operational Risks for FDI Manufacturers in Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Dong Nai, and Alternative Transport Solutions to Prepare Now Logistics Market Update – July 2026 The Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port Complex in Ba Ria – Vung
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Ocean Freight Rates Up 74% YoY, Localized Empty Container Shortages, Air Freight Costs Rising: FDI Manufacturers Should Adjust Import Plans for Q3/2026 Logistics Market Update – July 2026 Three unfavorable factors are converging simultaneously in Q3/2026: sharply rising ocean freight rates, localized shortages of empty containers, and increasing air freight costs ahead of the peak
When working with FDI manufacturers, one of the most common questions raised by logistics and supply chain teams is: “Why are we constantly charged Detention & Demurrage (D&D) even though we try to handle shipments as quickly as possible?” In most cases, the answer is not about how fast each shipment is processed. The real
UPDATE ON GUIDANCE FOR THE LIQUIDATION OF USED COMPUTERS BETWEEN EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER NO. 18634/CHQ-GSQL On 08 July 2026, Vietnam Customs issued Official Letter No. 18634/CHQ-GSQL providing guidance on handling issues related to the liquidation of used computers between Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs). The key point that businesses should pay special attention
UPDATE ON NEW REGULATIONS FOR CUSTOMS VALUATION UNDER DECREE NO. 167/2025/ND-CP Decree No. 167/2025/ND-CP, effective from 15 August 2025, amends and supplements a number of regulations on customs valuation inspection and determination for exported and imported goods. To minimize customs clearance risks, businesses should pay close attention to the following methods of determining customs value
VAT POLICY UPDATE FOR TEMPORARY IMPORT – RE-EXPORT GOODS UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER No. 1485/CST-XNK On May 28, 2026, the Department of Tax, Fee and Charge Policy Supervision and Management issued Official Letter No. 1485/CST-XNK, providing guidance on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) policy applicable to goods imported under the Temporary Import – Re-export regime. This guidance
POST-CLEARANCE AUDIT FOR FDI MANUFACTURERS IN VIETNAM: WHAT CUSTOMS FOCUSES ON AND HOW COMPANIES SHOULD PREPARE Many FDI manufacturers tend to think: “Once the shipment is customs-cleared, the matter is closed.” In reality, customs clearance is only the first step. After import or export procedures are completed, customs authorities may still review customs declarations, supporting
Specialized Inspection for Imported Electrical and Electronic Goods: Hidden Risks That Can Delay FDI Factory Production Plans For FDI manufacturers in electronics, semiconductors, precision engineering, and industrial production, imported electrical and electronic goods are often critical to production continuity. However, specialized inspection can become a major clearance risk if it is not reviewed early enough.
New Legal & Regulatory Updates Effective from July 1, 2026: 5 Key Changes Every Import–Export Business Should Know Starting July 1, 2026, a series of new legal regulations officially take effect in Vietnam, directly impacting customs declaration, import-export taxation, logistics operations, warehousing, and customs compliance. For importers, exporters, manufacturers, and FDI enterprises, these changes are
OCEAN FREIGHT PEAK SEASON: FDI MANUFACTURERS NEED TO STAY PROACTIVE TO AVOID SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS Peak season in ocean freight is more than just a period of rising freight rates. For FDI manufacturers with fixed production, shipping, and delivery schedules, it is also a time when multiple risks intensify: vessel space shortages, empty container shortages,