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BSR Paves the Way for Green Fuel

BSR has officially launched its E10 biofuel supply chain with a target production volume of up to 100,000 cubic meters per month, supported by an integrated distribution network combining road and maritime transportation. Through the direct integration of ethanol production, blending operations, and refining infrastructure at Dung Quat, alongside efforts to diversify feedstock sources, BSR is strengthening supply security, reducing logistics costs, and accelerating Vietnam’s transition toward a greener energy future.

20/06/2026 View detail

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Hormuz Reopens, but Logistics Costs Remain Elevated

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.–Iran agreement provides a positive signal for global energy markets, but logistics networks are expected to require between nine and twelve months to fully recover from disruptions affecting nearly two million containers. While oil prices have moderated, shipping companies and cargo owners continue to face elevated war-risk insurance premiums, vessel backlogs, and lingering navigational risks, all of which are likely to keep logistics costs above normal levels in the months ahead

20/06/2026 View detail

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Super El Niño Threatens Global Supply Chains

The return of El Niño and the growing risk of a future Super El Niño could significantly disrupt global logistics networks, particularly through capacity reductions at the Panama Canal caused by low water levels. Combined with ongoing geopolitical challenges affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the world faces a dual supply chain shock that could drive higher freight rates, energy costs, and food prices while increasing pressure on global trade flows

14/06/2026 View detail

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Asia-Europe Trade Faces New Suez Cost Pressures

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will implement a new transit surcharge regime from July 15, 2026, introducing substantial increases for tankers, dry bulk vessels, and container ships in response to market volatility and persistent security concerns in the Red Sea. While operating costs on the strategic Asia-Europe trade corridor are set to rise, the Suez Canal is expected to retain its competitive advantage due to its significant transit-time savings compared with the Cape of Good Hope alternative.

10/06/2026 View detail

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HCMC-Guangzhou Forge a Smart Logistics Alliance

The strategic partnership between Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou is opening a new chapter in the development of TOD infrastructure and data-driven logistics ecosystems. By learning from Guangzhou’s extensive metro network and expanding cross-border rail connectivity, Vietnam aims to optimize multimodal logistics operations and strengthen supply chain coordination capabilities for its rapidly growing mega-city in the age of automation

07/06/2026 View detail

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SRS Launches a New Trade Corridor

The new 2,144-TEU SRS container service connecting Mundra and Jeddah represents another major step in Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a three-continent logistics hub. By expanding maritime connectivity across the Red Sea, the service is expected to enhance regional supply chain efficiency, strengthen port competitiveness, and support the growing importance of the Asia-Africa-Europe trade corridor.

06/06/2026 View detail

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Hapag-Lloyd Raises Rates as Logistics Cost Pressures Continue to Mount

Hapag-Lloyd has announced higher FAK rates on the Far East–Europe trade lane effective June 1, 2026, and will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Latin America-bound shipments from June 15, 2026. These adjustments reflect changing market dynamics and growing demand pressures, prompting importers and exporters to reassess transportation budgets and logistics strategies amid a broader rise in global container shipping costs

31/05/2026 View detail

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Vietnam Warehouses Surpass 90% Occupancy: The Infrastructure Race Begins

Vietnam’s logistics sector is experiencing record demand in 2026, with warehouse occupancy in the southern region surpassing 90%, driving a new wave of infrastructure upgrades to international standards. As supply chain diversification becomes a long-term structural trend, Vietnam is strengthening its position as a key logistics hub in Southeast Asia, requiring businesses to adapt to automation-ready facilities and green logistics standards

31/05/2026 View detail

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MSC Launches Ochna Service to Strengthen Direct China-Vietnam Connectivity

MSC will officially launch its standalone Ochna service on June 19, 2026, providing direct connections between major Chinese ports and Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City to optimize intra-Asia transit times. The new service offers a more stable container shipping solution, helping businesses improve supply chain flexibility while supporting the rapid growth of the China-Vietnam trade corridor.

23/05/2026 View detail