The Viet Nam Logistics Forum is an annual event chaired by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with relevant agencies, and has been held since 2013. It is the leading event of Viet Nam's logistics sector, aiming to promote the development of logistics services and strengthen the linkage between logistics and the manufacturing and import-export sectors, while also serving as a platform for dialogue and for updating information on important and pressing issues of logistics services, both domestically and internationally.
Over the years, the Forum has consistently received attention and high appreciation from Government leaders, ministries, sectors, localities and businesses thanks to its practical value in connecting stakeholders, fostering business cooperation, attracting investment and promoting the development of Viet Nam's logistics services.
In 2026, Viet Nam's logistics service sector faces numerous challenges and new requirements amid continued global instability: geopolitical tensions, the unresolved Russia-Ukraine military conflict, escalating developments in the Middle East, and U.S. protectionist measures strongly affecting international trade. Alongside these are the wave of supply chain relocation, the requirement for green and sustainable logistics, and the boom of cross-border e-commerce - opening up opportunities while creating strong competitive pressure on Vietnamese businesses.
Domestically, 2026 is of special significance in implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the policies of the National Assembly and the Government on laying the foundation for a period of double-digit economic growth. To realize this goal, developing a modern logistics system, reducing logistics costs, enhancing regional connectivity and participating more deeply in global supply chains have been identified as key drivers of rapid and sustainable economic growth. At the same time, 2026 is also the first year of the synchronized implementation of the Viet Nam Logistics Services Development Strategy for the 2025-2035 period, with a vision to 2050, together with local action plans to realize the goals of reducing logistics costs, developing multimodal transport, digital transformation and green logistics.
The Central and Central Highlands region benefits from a system of coastal seaports and East-West economic corridors connecting raw material areas, industrial parks and border gates with markets. However, exports from the Central and Central Highlands region are still transported mainly by road, while horizontal connections, consolidation points, cold storage and multimodal transport services remain unsynchronized. These limitations increase transport time and costs, calling for closer linkages between production areas, border gates and seaports.
In this context, the Viet Nam Logistics Forum 2026 is not only a continuation of the annual series of events, but also an important opportunity to discuss solutions for developing the logistics sector in this transitional period, adapting to the new international and domestic context, and contributing to enhancing the economy's competitiveness, promoting regional development and improving the institutional framework for governing the national logistics sector.
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