05/12/2026
Did you know Vietnam handled a record 864.4 million tons of cargo in 2024 and is targeting up to 54.3 million TEUs under its national Seaport Master Plan?
Backed by planned infrastructure investment of ~7% of GDP, among the highest in ASEAN, Vietnam’s logistics transformation is fueling rapid economic growth (~7% GDP in 2026) and attracting over $38 billion in FDI, particularly in high-tech manufacturing and semiconductors.
In October 2025, the United States and Vietnam announced a framework for a “Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade” agreement aimed at expanding bilateral market access and strengthening supply chain cooperation. The framework outlines planned tariff structures, regulatory alignment, and enhanced trade facilitation, and is currently being finalized ahead of potential implementation. Alongside trade reforms, Vietnam is investing in long-term connectivity, including the $8.3 billion Lao Cai–Hanoi-Haiphong rail line and the $67 billion North–South high-speed railway.
Century’s Vietnam network has been operating for over 30 years, with Century-owned offices and dedicated staff in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City readily available to provide leading-edge technology, flexible supply chain solutions, and expert knowledge of the local market. Our warehouses, fully compliant with CTPAT, are strategically located near the major shipping hubs of Haiphong and Ho Chi Minh. They are equipped to handle import, export, customs clearance, consolidation, e-commerce, and Value-Added Services.
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