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E-commerce surge: Driving demand for warehousing, cold chains, and last-mile delivery. Logistics costs are projected to drop with AI/automation adoption. FDI-driven expansion: Manufacturing relocations (e.g.,

Vingroup’s $14.3B port project: Approved for Nam Do Son Port (Hai Phong), spanning 4,400 hectares with a 70-year license. Phased construction runs from 2026–2040, targeting

Decree 167/2025 (effective August 15, 2025) simplifies “on-the-spot” export-import transactions, allowing foreign companies with Vietnamese subsidiaries to engage directly and enabling flexible customs clearance before/after delivery .

Labor shortages: New ports require 100–150 operational staff each, but recruitment lags due to stricter driver regulations (Decree 168/2024 limiting driving hours) and certification delays.

VILOG 2025 (July 31–August 2, HCMC): Focuses on “Digital Transformation and Green Logistics,” showcasing automation, IoT, and eco-transport solutions. FIATA World Congress (October 6–10, Hanoi): Hosted by

Supply chain diversification: 51.6% of exporters target new markets (EU, Japan via CPTPP/EVFTA) amid US tariffs. Tech adoption: Companies deploy satellite mini-hubs (e.g., Binh Duong,