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Table 1. Key Indicators of Vietnam’s Logistics Sector
Logistics Indicator Value / Scale Notes
Record-high trade volume
Total import–export Approximately USD 930 reflecting strong demand
turnover (2025) billion for import–export logistics
services
Increased by about 17%
Approximately USD 475
Export value (2025) compared with the
billion
previous year
Approximately USD 455 Increased by 19.4% year-
Import value (2025)
billion on-year
Logistics has become an
Logistics contribution to Around 5.17% of GDP important service sector of
GDP (2024)
the national economy
Logistics costs as a share of Approximately 16–20% of Higher than the global
GDP GDP average (10–12%)
Forecast to reach
Logistics market size approximately USD 149.9 Expected annual growth
billion by 2034 rate of about 6.4%
Cargo throughput at More than 750 million tons Average growth rate of 6–
seaports per year 8% annually
Container throughput at Approximately 29.9 million Increase of about 21%
seaports (2024) TEUs compared with 2023
286 port terminals, 5 port Total berth length nearly
Seaport system
groups 100 km
About 1,477 vessels, total
Vietnamese merchant fleet Ranked 2nd in ASEAN
capacity 11.6 million DWT
22 airports, including 9 Supporting international
Airports
international airports cargo transportation
Source: Vietnam Logistics Report 2024; Vietnam Logistics Report 2025; Ministry of
Transport statistics.
The rapid expansion of logistics infrastructure in Vietnam also creates favorable
conditions for the application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)
in logistics operations. With more than 750 million tons of cargo handled annually at
seaports and nearly 30 million TEUs of container throughput, the scale of logistics
activities has generated a large volume of operational data. This data provides an
important foundation for implementing AI-based systems in areas such as transportation
planning, demand forecasting, and intelligent warehouse management. In particular, the
development of major seaport clusters and international airports has increased the need
for digital platforms capable of supporting real-time monitoring and coordination of
logistics activities. Consequently, integrating AI with logistics infrastructure can
significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce transportation delays, and enhance
the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s import–export logistics sector.
Vietnam currently ranks among the top 20 trading economies worldwide,
maintaining trade relationships with more than 230 international markets. Key export
markets include the United States, China, the European Union, South Korea, and Japan,
which together account for a large share of Vietnam’s total trade value.

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