Over the past decade, Vietnam has rapidly evolved from a fast-growing manufacturing hub into a strategic gateway connecting Southeast Asia and major global markets, including Europe and North America. This rise has been supported by the government’s strong focus on infrastructure development, expanding expressways, upgrading deep-water ports, and accelerating multimodal transport projects. With national strategies prioritizing connectivity through 2030, cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong are poised to play even larger roles as trade gateways.

These efforts underscore why resilient logistics infrastructure and seamless global connectivity are essential for sustaining Vietnam’s ambitions in the years ahead.

Preparing Vietnam’s air cargo ecosystem for a higher value economy

Vietnam’s economic trajectory today differs markedly from earlier growth cycles. Rising incomes, now surpassing $5,000 per capita, have propelled the country firmly into the upper-middle-income category and reshaped consumption patterns and business expectations. At the same time, Vietnam’s export mix is shifting toward higher-value, more time-sensitive sectors such as electronics and semiconductors. These industries demand precision, predictability, and resilience across supply chains, not just speed.

Vietnam’s national semiconductor strategy illustrates this transition, with the country aiming to move deeper into assembly, testing, and eventually more advanced stages of the value chain. To support this ambition, logistics providers must build integrated, future-ready networks that can scale with increasing trade volumes while meeting the needs of high-value manufacturers.

In 2026, FedEx will invest and expand its operations in Vietnam, collaborating with local logistics players including Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post), Aviation Logistics Corporation (ALS), and Tan Son Nhat Cargo Services and Forwarding Co., LTD (TECS) — a joint venture company of Vietnam Airlines. Combining global standards with deep local expertise, these partnerships will strengthen reach and customer experience across ground pickup and delivery, air freight logistics, and customs clearance services — creating a more seamless and resilient logistics ecosystem that supports Vietnam’s long-term trade growth.

Sharing insights on this collaboration, Mr. Dinh Thanh Son, Deputy CEO of Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post), stated: “Today’s handshake between Viettel Post and FedEx is built on a win-win collaboration that amplifies the strongest capabilities of both organizations. By integrating Viettel Post’s technology-enabled postal and last-mile network, reaching deep into every locality nationwide, with the strength of FedEx’s global connectivity and advanced digital tools including sophisticated tracking and routing systems, we are empowering local businesses with greater visibility, reliability, and faster end-to-end service. Together, we are opening doors for Vietnamese enterprises to access more global markets than ever before. The combined infrastructure and expertise of both organizations will deliver breakthrough value for the logistics industry and significantly enhance customer experience.”

Enhancing services with a customer-centric focus

As Vietnam’s economy matures, businesses and consumers expect logistics services that are faster, more reliable, and more transparent. Digital accessibility, real-time visibility, and simplified documentation are no longer optional, they are fundamental.

Our focus in Vietnam reflects this shift. We are enhancing network efficiency, strengthening digital integration, and expanding access to tools that help customers manage shipments and payments more easily. By improving transparency and streamlining processes, we aim to help Vietnamese businesses compete more effectively in global markets.

“Collaboration-driven improvements remain critical here,” as Mr. Dang Hoa Binh, General Director of Tan Son Nhat Cargo Services and Forwarding Co., LTD (TECS), noted. “Sectors such as semiconductors, medical devices, and advanced electronics require increasingly specialized ground handling and regulatory compliance.”

Mr. Truong Vinh Hung, CEO of Aviation Logistics Corporation (ALS), added: “Our collaboration with FedEx enhances customs capabilities and ground operations, supported by newly developed air cargo facilities that enable more specialized handling, faster throughput, and greater operational flexibility.”

Looking ahead

Vietnam’s trajectory as a key trade and logistics hub is clear, and the opportunities ahead are significant. Realizing this potential will require continued investment, strong collaboration, and a shared commitment to building resilient, future-ready supply chains.

For FedEx, Vietnam is not just an important market today; it is a strategic pillar of Southeast Asia’s future. By investing in infrastructure, connectivity, talent, and local partnerships, we are committed to supporting our customers’ growth while contributing positively to Vietnam’s evolving role in the global trade ecosystem.