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FIATA Events, Sustainability, and the 2025 FWC – Stay Updated!
As part of the final audit for 2025 FIATA World Congress (FWC), FIATA actively supported its Association Member, the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), in its promotional efforts for the 2025 FWC, which will take place in Hanoi from 6 to 10 October 2025. By meeting with key stakeholders such as the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham), the discussions highlighted the importance and opportunities of the Vietnamese logistics markets for the participants of the 2025 FWC.
In 2024, Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 7.09%, with an ambitious target of 8% growth set for 2025. Over the next year, the country aims to achieve sustainable growth exceeding 10%, with logistics playing a critical role in this expansion. The logistics industry contributes 17% to Vietnam’s GDP and accounts for 25% of GDP growth. There are over 30,000 logistics companies operating in Vietnam, including 9,000 based in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is prioritising the development of the logistics sector to strengthen both the business community and national economic strategy. The 2025 FWC is seen as a pivotal opportunity to foster international cooperation, marking a key milestone in this development. Vietnam is also seeking Foreign Direct Investment alongside public-private partnerships to achieve its ambitious growth targets.
Beyond investment, there is a growing emphasis on enhanced training and professional development in Vietnam to support the growth of the logistics sector, where collaboration with FIATA and VLA is essential. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as a key tool for reducing logistics costs, particularly as administrative expenses have a significant impact on the sector. AI and automation are expected to streamline customs procedures, which are often regarded as both lengthy and costly aspects of logistics operations.
With its recognised expertise in digitalisation and its role as an advisory member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative (DSI), FIATA is expected to support Vietnam’s digital transformation, with initiatives such as the digital Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (eFBL), and contribute to the development of a more sustainable logistics industry.
VCCI Vice President Vo Tan Thanh assured FIATA Director General, Dr Stéphane Graber, and Ms Cindy Vo, VLA Vice President, of VCCI’s full support in ensuring the success of the 2025 FWC. He emphasised that this event would serve as a crucial platform to strengthen collaboration between VCCI, VLA, and FIATA in driving digital and sustainable transformation within Vietnam’s logistics sector and achieving the ambitious growth objectives set for the year to come. Read more
Source: FIATA
