Vietnam’s logistics sector has grown rapidly in recent years, carving out a more visible role in regional and global markets. However, government officials and industry leaders are increasingly calling for accelerated efforts to remove persistent bottlenecks that are hindering the industry’s full potential and competitiveness.
Despite strong expansion, the logistics services industry continues to lag behind the country’s strategic advantages and economic ambitions. Key challenges include infrastructure gaps, fragmented transport networks, high logistics costs, and regulatory hurdles which together constrain efficiency and raise the cost of moving goods across the country.
One of the most pressing concerns is the disconnection between major transport modes — roads, rail, hubs and ports — as well as insufficient digital integration across logistics functions. These structural issues contribute to costs that are significantly higher than in many regional peers, weakening Vietnam’s export competitiveness and adding pressure on supply chain nodes domestically.
Officials are urging coordinated action to streamline administrative procedures, accelerate infrastructure investment, and expand digital capabilities across logistics operations. Proposed solutions include unified customs data platforms, better multimodal connectivity, and workforce development initiatives that help link logistics services more closely with manufacturing and trade networks.
The push to unlock these bottlenecks aligns with broader national plans aimed at transforming Vietnam into a regional logistics hub by 2035, bringing logistics costs down closer to global averages and supporting export‑led growth through integrated, tech‑enabled supply chains.
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