By investing in infrastructure, connectivity, talent, and local partnerships, FedEx remains committed to supporting customers’ growth while contributing positively to Vietnam’s evolving role in the global trade ecosystem.

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.

-By Mr. Masamichi Ujiie, President of FedEx North South Pacific