Author Archives: Jennie

Shippers in Vietnam increasingly expect 3PLs to deliver on-time, provide visibility, and leverage technology. This article examines new demands, gaps and recommendations. Intro Vietnam’s logistics market is evolving: the relationship between shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers is shifting from transactional contracts to strategic partnerships. Shippers now set higher standards for efficiency, transparency, and technological […]

Vietnam’s logistics sector is growing rapidly but faces high costs, fragmented infrastructure, and weak business linkages. This article highlights challenges and solutions. Potential and Role of Logistics Logistics plays a crucial role in connecting supply chains and promoting trade. With a growth rate of 14–16% and 4–5% contribution to GDP, Vietnam is among the leading […]

Introduction DHL Group has announced an investment of more than €300 million (approximately US $349 million) to expand warehousing and logistics infrastructure across multiple African countries, driven by the growing demand in e-commerce and renewable energy sectors. Investment Drivers According to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, Africa could become one of the world’s fastest-growing […]

Market Context In 2025, the Asia-US shipping route experienced an early peak season, followed by a rapid cooldown. Freight rates surged as bookings concentrated early, but analysts expect a prolonged trough due to uncertain demand recovery. Causes of the “Early Peak – Long Trough” Unstable US consumer demand High retailer inventory levels Excess vessel capacity […]

Introduction Vietnam is promoting a sustainable transportation strategy by enhancing the role of inland waterway transport. This transport mode is expected to become a key pillar of the national logistics system. Natural Advantages and Development Policies Vietnam’s extensive river and canal networks offer major advantages for inland waterway transport. The Ministry of Construction is reviewing […]

Amid persistent disruptions in ocean freight, many companies shift goods to airfreight and raise safety stock — but is it truly saving revenue or simply adding cost burden? With ocean shipping routes continuously disrupted, many retailers and manufacturers have been forced to “share the load” by shifting part of their goods to airfreight, while simultaneously […]

A new report reveals that the global container market is increasingly dominated by major alliances and MSC, holding up to 82.5% market share. A new report from Phaata indicates that the global container market is experiencing increasing power concentration, with about 82.5% of market share controlled by major alliances and the shipping line MSC. This […]

Maersk Ground Freight launches a new facility in Coppell, Texas, expanding its TL and LTL freight network, boosting capacity, and strengthening its North American logistics presence. Maersk Ground Freight, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has launched a new facility in Coppell, Texas, USA. The new site combines a pickup-and-delivery station with a trans-shipment hub, replacing […]