Entering the early days of 2026, the container shipping market witnessed a wave of service network adjustments from many major shipping lines such as COSCO, CMA CGM, and HMM. Both Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City/Cai Mep continue to appear on intra-Asia routes and inter-regional and intercontinental routes. This shows that Vietnam is not being withdrawn from the network; on the contrary, it is being retained by shipping lines in core Asia-global routes.
The Ministry of Construction has just issued Circular No. 41/2025/TT-BXD dated November 28, 2025, stipulating the authority and procedures for granting domestic maritime transport licenses to foreign vessels. This Circular applies to Vietnamese organizations and individuals, as well as foreign organizations and individuals involved in domestic maritime transport by foreign vessels.
The North-South expressway will be fully operational from Lang Son to Ca Mau, Long Thanh airport will welcome its first technical flight, and a series of railway and seaport projects are expected to start in 2025.
The months leading up to the Lunar New Year are always considered the peak season for the domestic transportation market. The demand for goods transportation increases sharply, while infrastructure, vehicles, and human resources are limited, putting significant pressure on the domestic supply chain. Vietsun Logistics is ready to provide proactive solutions for businesses.
The event of Long Thanh International Airport (LTA) welcoming its first technical flight on December 15, 2025, and preparing for commercial operation in the first half of 2026, is a turning point that will completely change the face of Vietnam's logistics industry, opening up a "golden opportunity" for domestic transportation businesses.
The final months of 2025 are witnessing a fierce race in the logistics industry as demand for import and export, holiday season production, and e-commerce surges. Given this reality, what preparations do businesses need to make to avoid falling behind in the year-end race? How can Vietsun support businesses in delivering goods on time, optimizing costs, and maintaining a stable supply chain?