At a glance: The eeSea/S&P Global chart on Asia-to-U.S. container vessel capacity tells a story that headline freight rates alone cannot: scheduled capacity is at a historic high of 2.3+ million TEU for August-September 2026, but blanked capacity has grown 215% versus 2019 levels on the Asia-USEC lane — meaning carriers are deploying record numbers …
Voltrans Logistics would like to respectfully inform our valued Clients and Partners of our official holiday schedule for Vietnam National Day 2026. The information below is intended to help you plan your work, transportation coordination, and document handling in advance during the holiday period. Holiday Operating Schedule Operational Support During the Holiday To prevent potential …
At a glance: Vietnam’s total trade hit a record $659.58B (+28.1% YoY) in 7M 2026. The $20.52B trade deficit was heavily driven by a surge in production input imports (94.1% of total imports) to fuel manufacturing expansion for H2 order cycles. The FDI sector dominated with 80.1% of exports, while the U.S. ($104.7B) and China …
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22 Years of Voltrans | Voltrans Logistics 22 Years of Voltrans Logistics July 26, 2004 – July 26, 2026 On July 26, 2004, Voltrans Logistics opened its doors with a clear purpose: to connect Vietnamese businesses to the world through reliable, professional freight forwarding and logistics services. Twenty-two years later, that purpose remains unchanged. The …
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At a glance: In the first half of July 2026, WTO members issued 51 new SPS notifications (27 already in force), signaling a strict global tightening of food safety and phytosanitary standards. Major export markets – including the EU, US, South Korea, and China – are introducing critical changes, most notably the EU’s drastic reduction …
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At a glance: On July 3, 2026, PSA International – one of the world’s leading port operators, headquartered in Singapore – signed an agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park (LHF) to jointly develop and operate four deep-sea container berths at Lach Huyen Port, Haiphong. Total investment: $945 million. Annual handling capacity when …
At a glance: July 1, 2026 marks one of the largest regulatory resets Vietnam’s trade and logistics sector has seen in years. Over 200 legal instruments – roughly 29 laws, 49 decrees, and 72 circulars – took effect on a single day, spanning tax administration, customs, product quality, e-commerce, civil aviation, high technology, and chemicals. …
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At a glance: Global ocean carrier MSC is restructuring its Intra-Asia network, headlined by the discontinuation of the Bayan Ko service (connecting the Pearl River Delta directly to Vietnam and the Philippines). To maintain market connectivity, MSC is redistributing fleet capacity into two upgraded services – Saola and Sambar – ensuring continuous nationwide coverage across …
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At a glance: On May 15, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the customs sector. Effective July 1, 2026, this new decree will completely replace Decree No. 128/2020/ND-CP. Following this, on June 22, 2026, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 7743/CHQ-PC, instructing the entire sector to urgently deploy and …
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At a glance: Vietnam’s trade balance swung to a deficit of $15.36 billion in H1 2026 – a sharp reversal from a $7.6 billion surplus in the same period last year. The headline number looks alarming, but the composition of imports tells a different story: manufacturers are frontloading production inputs – electronics components (+50.5%), machinery …
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