Vietnam’s Efficiency Boom in Logistics: A Magnet for Global Investors and Smart Growth

Vietnam is increasingly being recognized as one of Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets. With an annual growth rate of 14–16%, and freight volume up by 13.7% in the first seven months of 2025, the sector is on a fast track to becoming a major contributor to national GDP.

Behind this momentum lies a powerful combination of efficiency, integration, and innovation, factors that are attracting multinational players to set up advanced logistics and distribution centers across the country.

Efficiency Draws Global Attention

Recent investments by Japanese and European logistics giants highlight this trend. Kawanishi Warehouse and MOL Logistics have partnered with Toan Phat Logistics (TPL) to develop a refrigerated warehouse in Tay Ninh, complete with irradiation sterilization and Halal certification—an essential advantage for food and agricultural exports. Meanwhile, Kuehne+Nagel and Lego have launched a large regional distribution hub in Dong Nam Industrial Park to support Lego’s state-of-the-art factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

These projects share a common theme: a focus on operational efficiency and advanced infrastructure, signaling that Vietnam is no longer just a low-cost option; it’s becoming a strategic base for the Asia-Pacific region.

Integration and Sustainability: The Core of Competitiveness

Efficiency is more than just speed. It’s about how well different components from transport to storage to last-mile delivery work together. The most successful facilities in Vietnam are integrating automation, cold-chain technology, and sustainable design to maximize value for tenants and end customers.

For example, the joint venture Seino-ITL Logistics was created to enhance less-than-truckload services in Ho Chi Minh City, combining Seino’s transport expertise with ITL’s local insight. This synergy is precisely what the next generation of logistics infrastructure needs, global standards executed with local agility.

The Market Outlook: From Efficiency to Expansion

Vietnam’s Development Strategy outlines ambitious targets:

• By 2030, logistics will contribute 6–8% of GDP, with outsourcing rates rising steadily.
• By 2050, logistics could make up 12–15% of GDP, with outsourcing at 70–90%.
• The country aims to rank within the top 30 in the global Logistics Performance Index.

Such goals underline Vietnam’s growing importance in regional supply chains, particularly under the China+1 strategy, where manufacturers diversify production bases to enhance resilience.

As more foreign manufacturers and e-commerce operators establish operations in Vietnam, demand for modern, efficient, and sustainable industrial facilities will only rise. Logistics parks designed with scalability, energy efficiency, and seamless transport connections—like those developed by Core5 Vietnam—will play a critical role in enabling that expansion.

Partnership and Local Insight: The Formula for Success

Despite the rapid influx of international players, industry experts agree that local partnerships and trust remain key success factors. Understanding local regulations, cultural nuances, and on-the-ground logistics operations can make or break a project.

This balance between foreign expertise and local execution is at the heart of Core5 Vietnam’s approach. As part of the Core5 Industrial Partners global network, Core5 Vietnam combines international best practices with deep local market knowledge, delivering world-class industrial facilities tailored to Vietnam’s evolving logistics ecosystem.

To stay ahead, Vietnam must continue improving infrastructure capacity, especially in air freight and cold-chain logistics, and accelerate public investment in transport connectivity. But with the right mix of efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, the country is well positioned to become Southeast Asia’s logistics powerhouse.

Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

Efficiency is not just a competitive advantage, it’s a growth multiplier. For global investors, efficient ecosystems reduce costs, speed up delivery, and ensure product integrity. For Vietnamese businesses, efficiency opens the door to new export markets, higher productivity, and sustainable profitability.

With continued investment, forward-thinking developers like Core5 Vietnam, and a government committed to modern infrastructure, Vietnam’s logistics sector is set to become a model of resilient, high-performance growth.

For investors seeking to capture opportunities, Core5 Vietnam is not just a developer — we are your strategic partner in long-term success.

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