LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY 2026: WHAT FDI ENTERPRISES REALLY NEED IS MORE THAN JUST CONTAINER TRACKING For many years, machinery import operations at numerous FDI enterprises have still been managed in a highly manual manner: updating shipment progress via email, tracking shipments through Excel files, handling fragmented documentation, and only starting to resolve issues after disruptions have
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Red Sea Route Disruptions 2026: When Suez Reopens But Global Supply Chains Continue To Shake The year 2026 has started with positive signals for FDI enterprises in Vietnam operating supply chains connected to Europe and the Middle East. The decision by major shipping lines such as MSC and Maersk to gradually restart services through the
RED SEA CONFLICT CONTINUES TO PRESSURE GLOBAL LOGISTICS: WHAT SHOULD FDI ENTERPRISES PREPARE FOR IN 2026? More than two years after attacks in the Red Sea region began impacting international shipping, the global logistics market has still not fully returned to a stable state. In 2026, many major shipping lines continue to avoid the Suez
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%
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:
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
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
Ministry of Industry and Trade Revises Import-Export Procedures: What Benefits for FDI Enterprises? The Ministry of Industry and Trade revises 36 import-export procedures, focusing on C/O and self-certification of origin. What should FDI enterprises prepare to maximize FTA benefits? Overview: Accelerating Administrative Reform in Import-Export Activities The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a
Strait of Hormuz in Turmoil: Iran Imposes Cryptocurrency Transit Fees – Implications for Global Supply Chains Amid ongoing geopolitical instability, the global maritime transport industry is facing a new shock. The Strait of Hormuz – a critical artery for global energy supply – has become the center of attention as Iran officially proposes and implements