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Practical notes on moving cargo through Vietnam, written by the people who file the declarations.
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August 2026
11 items- ASEAN – Vietnam Logistics Forum: What Do eBL and NCD Need to Succeed?The first forum on digital trade and eBL at VILOG 2026 shows technology is no longer the main barrier; legal frameworks, interoperability, and trust are decisive.
- Carrier Service UpdatesSeveral container carriers have announced changes to regional services across Europe, the Red Sea and Asia.
- FOB or CIF? Choosing Incoterms when trading with VietnamFOB gives you control of the freight, CIF gives your supplier the margin. A practical comparison for importers and exporters shipping through Vietnamese ports.
- MSC Expands Himalaya Express with New Red Sea CallsMSC's Himalaya Express service will add calls at Abu Qir, King Abdullah, and Jeddah, but will continue routing via the Cape of Good Hope, avoiding the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- Nvidia's Vietnam AI Push: What It Means for ShippersNvidia proposes four cooperation areas with Vietnam, including AI infrastructure, GPU expansion, and startup support. For logistics pros, this signals potential demand for specialized equipment shipping.
- Panama Canal Fees Spur LPG Ship-to-Ship TransfersExporters like Chevron are using ship-to-ship transfers for US LPG to Asia due to canal congestion and record fees, with 60% of US LPG exports going to Asia this year.
- Venezuela's Port Bottlenecks Cap Oil ExportsAging terminals and infrastructure issues are causing tanker delays and limiting Venezuela's crude export capacity.
- Cross-Border Transport: Framework in Place, Connectivity MissingVietnam has signed many transit agreements, but procedures and controls are not synchronized. TIR experience and directions for Da Nang.
- Da Nang Proposes Indo-Pacific Logistics CorridorVLA proposes the Da Nang Logistics Corridor Initiative to link India–Mekong–ASEAN–Pacific. Shippers should watch it as it may open new route options.
- EUDR helps Vietnamese coffee, but only 35-40% of area meets standardsVietnamese coffee is classified as low-risk by the EU, simplifying procedures for importers and fetching a premium of $50 per tonne. However, only 35-40% of growing areas meet traceability requirements.
- Vietnam Fruit & Vegetables: Optimizing the Logistics Chain to Protect MarginsQ2/2026 freight rates rose 28.3% year-on-year. Fruit and vegetable exporters must shift from seeking the cheapest rate to optimizing total cost and chain integration.
June 2026
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