Identifying opportunities and challenges to support Vietnam's export and logistics activities

According to HLA, in the first 5 months of the year, Vietnam's total export turnover reached 179.9 billion USD, up 13.7% over the same period in 2024. Vietnam's total container volume of exported goods in the first 5 months of the year reached 4.6 million TEUs, up 26.4% over the same period in 2024. In particular, Vietnam's total container volume of exported goods to the US in the first 5 months of 2025 reached 1.86 million TEUs, up 39.8% over the same period. May was also the month with the highest monthly growth rate, reaching 501,000 TEUs, up 63.8% over the previous month as businesses made efforts to export goods early to avoid the US's reciprocal tax that will take effect on July 10.

According to the speakers, geopolitical tensions are increasing, global logistics are fluctuating, growth is slowing down and inflationary pressures are increasing... Tariff risks from the US and other markets are always present, pressure to combat origin fraud, complicated rules of origin make it difficult for businesses to take advantage of incentives from FTAs. Infrastructure bottlenecks and logistics costs are increasing, affecting the competitiveness and profits of businesses... To overcome difficulties, the Government needs to implement proactive economic diplomacy solutions through negotiating new FTAs, participating in international cooperation mechanisms, dialogue to remove barriers, and responding to protectionist tariffs. In addition, continue to reform institutions and facilitate trade such as perfecting logistics legislation, simplifying customs, specialized inspections (smart electronic customs), cutting unreasonable fees, and ensuring consistent implementation. At the same time, implement policies to support small and medium enterprises in digital transformation, green transformation, promote the carbon credit market, public-private partnership in human resource training; support to meet international standards/non-tariff barriers...

On the export side, it is necessary to proactively diversify markets, take advantage of FTAs to exploit potential markets, research new markets, and develop the domestic market. Enterprises need to proactively improve competitiveness, improve product quality, optimize production and logistics costs, and invest in technology applications. In addition, it is necessary to comply with the rules of origin of goods, develop domestic supply chains, increase green investment, green the supply chain, increase the value-added content of products associated with brand development.

MINH HUYEN

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/nhan-dien-co-hoi-thach-thuc-de-ho-tro-hoat-dong-xuat-khau-va-logistics-cua-viet-nam-a187884.html