Leading businesses from Viet Nam and Italy attended a business-to-business (B2B) networking event held by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on November 12.

The transition to green logistics is inevitable as Viet Nam becomes increasingly integrated into global supply chains. However, this transformation is not straightforward, as businesses face high investment costs and a lack of long-term financial policies.

Viet Nam’s logistics industry, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, has demonstrated remarkable vitality in recent years, becoming one of the key drivers of economic growth.

Viet Nam and Russia are studying the feasibility of establishing a joint venture to operate a maritime transport route, underscoring their shared commitment to deepening cooperation in shipbuilding, logistics, and maritime infrastructure.

Can Tho city is looking to expand cooperation with partners from Germany in vocational education, green industries, logistics, and smart city development, a local leader said at a working session with the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Panama Nguyen Van Hai on August 20 presented his credentials to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, who expressed his belief that bilateral ties will continue to expand, especially in trade, logistics, maritime affairs, and cooperation at international forums.

Vietnamese logistics companies are facing the volatility of the global economy, from supply chain disruptions and rising transport costs to carbon tax barriers and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards imposed by the European Union (EU).

Viet Nam and Spain are set to elevate their economic partnership following Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc’s working trip on July 3 to Barcelona, where he engaged with regional leaders and business executives to accelerate cooperation across green energy, logistics and sustainable finance.

Logistics is considered a vital service industry in the overall structure of the economy, playing a supporting, connecting, and driving role in the country's socio-economic development. However, Viet Nam’s logistics industry still faces numerous challenges, especially in terms of human resources.

The inland waterway transport route (Mekong Express) linking Cai Cui Port (Can Tho) with Cai Mep Port (Ba Ria–Vung Tau) officially commenced operations on May 30. This new route reduces transportation time in the Mekong Delta region from 48 hours to just 15—a 70% decrease.

“A vehicle with… legs” may be a joke, but it’s a story shared by Do Thu Phuong, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of KA Logistics Company, when meeting with transport students. Many were baffled by basic professional concepts, “three-legged vehicle, four-legged vehicle”, familiar terms for trucks associated with transport load.

Five partners from Germany ’s Leipzig city and Vietnam on December 21 signed a memorandum of understanding on investment cooperation in air transport and logistics.