According to the Foreign Trade Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the forum, organized annually by the MoIT, aims to promote the development of logistics services, strengthen the linkage between logistics and production as well as import – export industries, and serve as a platform for dialogue, exchange of views, and updates on key domestic and international logistic issues.
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A partner ship receives containers at Berth No.2 of Chu Lai International Port. |
Over the course of 12 editions, it has received strong attention and high evaluation from Government leaders, ministries, sectors, local authorities, and the business community for its practical significance in fostering business cooperation, attracting investment, and driving the growth of Vietnam’s logistics industry.
Themed “Vietnam Logistics – Rising into the New Era,” the 2025 forum serves not only as a continuation of the series of annual events but also as a reflection of the sector’s aspiration to elevate Vietnam’s logistics industry during a period of strong transformation. It will provide an opportunity for government agencies, experts, and businesses to engage in discussions and propose measures for the sector’s development, promote the improvement of governance mechanisms, and reaffirm logistics as a pillar of the national economy.
On November 28, the agenda will feature field trips to ports and logistics centers in Da Nang. The purpose of these visits is to showcase the logistics development potential and infrastructure in these areas.
On the morning of November 29, a plenary session will take place, with the participation of the Prime Minister, along with representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities. In the afternoon, a thematic workshop titled “Finding Opportunities for Breakthrough Logistics in the Central Region” will be held. This session will emphasize the strategic importance of developing infrastructure, logistics, and trade in central Vietnam, while encouraging self-reliance and regional cooperation with neighboring countries such as Thailand and Laos to activate economic corridors. It aims to link logistics activities more closely with actual goods circulation, laying the foundation for sustainable regional connectivity. After the presentations, the forum will hold a Q&A session for participants to engage in in-depth discussions.
Da Nang was selected as the forum venue as it is a key part of the East – West Economic Corridor that connects Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar and also serves as a gateway to the East Sea for the Greater Mekong Sub-region. In particular, the central region is believed to hold huge logistics potential which hasn't been fully tapped into. With the upgrade of Lien Chieu Port, the expansion of Tien Sa Port, the North – South expressway network, and Da Nang International Airport, the central region is expected to become an international logistics and goods transit hub in the near future, according to the MoIT.
Source: VNA