Vietnam-Thailand Trade Relations: Robust Growth and Economic Collaboration in 2022

Trade relations between Vietnam and Thailand have experienced significant growth in recent years, reflecting the strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Trade Volume: In 2022, the total trade turnover between Vietnam and Thailand reached approximately $21.6 billion. VIETNAM BRIEFING Vietnam’s Exports to Thailand: Vietnam exported goods worth $7.35 billion to Thailand in 2022. The…

Southeast Asia Logistics: A New Force in the Global Supply Chain

Southeast Asia is emerging as one of the world’s new logistics hubs, playing a significant role in the global supply chain. With the continuous growth of international trade and the rise of e-commerce, the demand for modern logistics infrastructure has become more critical than ever. Countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam have invested heavily…

Da Nang – Quang Nam: New Driving Forces for Central Vietnam’s Logistics

Central Vietnam, particularly the areas of Da Nang and Quang Nam, is emerging as a potential logistics hub. With strategic geographical advantages and modern seaport systems, this region holds significant appeal for both domestic and international investors. However, to realize its ambition of becoming a prominent spot on the global logistics map, challenges related to…

Western Australia’s main container port to relocate from Fremantle to Kwinana

Western Australia is set to move its main container port from Fremantle to Kwinana by 2030, in an A$7 billion (US$4.6 billion) shift. Fremantle processes approximately 800,000 TEUs annually and can handle up to 1.4 million TEUs yearly, but with volumes anticipated to exceed 3 million TEUs over the next 50 years, there are concerns…

Vietnam’s gains from ongoing US-China trade war could be on shaky ground

Vietnam has seen a surge in foreign investments as more companies seeking to avoid US tariffs on goods from China relocate there. IBE Electronics’ factory in Vietnam’s northern Bac Ninh province counts US electric vehicle giant Tesla among its customers. Ms Angel Xu and her husband founded the company in China’s manufacturing capital Shenzhen two…

Việt Nam promotes green logistics

Đặng Hồng Nhung from the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Việt Nam was one of the top ten emerging logistics markets, ranking at fourth place in the International Logistics Opportunity Index. This showed the great potential of the Vietnamese logistics market. Nhung also said that the industry had made…

Journey to the Future: Wrapping Up the “MACNELS TALENT 2024” Program – A Career Kickstart in the Logistics Industry

After a month of valuable learning and experiences with the “MACNELS TALENT 2024″ program, we have together explored and delved deep into the world of logistics. This program has not only provided young people passionate about this field with solid theoretical knowledge but also equipped them with the practical skills needed to become top experts…

COSCO invests US$110 million in Thai container terminals

COSCO SHIPPING Ports has acquired 12.5% and 30% equity stakes in Thai Laemchabang Terminal (TLT) and Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal (HLT), respectively. The signing ceremony took place in Vietnam on 23 October. The consideration for the acquisition is approximately US$110 million, which includes Berth A2 in TLT, Berths A3, C1-C2 and D1-D3 in HLT, where D1-D3…

Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development 2024

Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development. The disruptions are straining supply chains, driving up costs, and reshaping global trade patterns, with vulnerable economies hit hardest, according to the latest UNCTAD analysis.     Canal traffic plumments: Suez stay down, Panama shows signs of recovery.   Global trade is facing significant disruptions…