Wei ZhangLogistics
Doris Magsaysay Ho Becomes First Woman to Win RVR Nation Building Award
The head of Philippine shipping and logistics firm Magsaysay Group received the honour following workplace equity gains across its maritime operations.
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Rajiv MenonFood
Black Sea Tensions Threaten Asian Food Supply Chains, Embassy Warns
Disruptions to Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping, including attacks on civilian vessels and logistics infrastructure, are increasing global food prices and supply costs for Asia-Pacific nations, according to a Russian Embassy statement.
Aiko TanakaLogistics
Cosco Shipping Sets Sights on Southeast Asia: Plans Expansion in Vietnam and Indonesia Amid Growing Trade Demand
Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) is setting sights on increased investment in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia within the next three to five years, in anticipation of a surge in Southeast Asian trade. The firm’s president, Jiang Kai, expresses a…
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Empowering Etsy Entrepreneurs: Asendias SendNow Revolutionizes Shipping in Eight Global Markets
Asendia, a leader in cross-border e-commerce, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Etsy, a global hub for unique and creative products. This collaboration offers Etsy sellers from eight key international markets the opportunity to utilize…
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shopee Slapped with $7700 Penalty for Misleading Free Shipping Promotions in Vietnam
Shopee, Singapore’s leading online retail platform, has recently been penalized VND200 million (US$7,700) by the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC) due to deceptive advertising practices linked to a free shipping campaign initiated in August 2025. Confusing…
Sarah ChenFood
Pepper Power: Vietnam’s Exports Leap 31% in Q1 Amid Supply and Shipping Challenges
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pepper exports rose by 31.7% to a value of US$430 million, despite challenges related to global supply and logistics. The export volume increased by 39.2% to 66,350 tonnes, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice…
Maria SantosFood
Despite Shipping 7 Million Tonnes, Vietnam Rice Exports Witness Slump Amid Falling Prices and Weak Global Demand
From the start of the year through October 15, Vietnam exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice. Despite this significant export volume, domestic paddy and rice prices have seen a decline due to reduced purchases from exporters. Rice Export Data The…
Rajiv MenonLogistics
SeaCube Cold Solutions Partners with The Wonderful Company to Establish Primary California Depot in Shafter
SeaCube Cold Solutions (SCS), an affiliate of SeaCube Container Leasing and a leading provider of portable cold storage, announces a new partnership with The Wonderful Company. Under this agreement, The Wonderful Company’s Shafter facility will serve as the…
Aiko TanakaLogistics
Sea shipping costs dip amid sliding demand
Sea shipping costs have plunged by over 80% from the previous peak as consumption has dropped amid inflation concerns. Tran Lam Son, CEO of wood and furniture exporter Thien Minh, said that shipping a container to Europe now costs around $1,700, down nearly…
Sarah ChenLogistics
Vietnam poised for record trade
Vietnam’s foreign trade is set to exceed US$700 billion this year, the highest ever, the customs department said. It has risen steadily from $500 billion in 2020 and $600 billion last year. In the first 11 months exports rose bviy 13.4% from a year earlier to…
Wei ZhangLogistics
Shipping firms sail past annual profit target in 9 months
Many shipping firms have earned profits surpassing their annual target in the first nine months of the year, riding a wave of high demand and high freight rates. The Petrovietnam Transportation Corporation recorded after-tax profits of nearly VND390 billion…
Aiko TanakaGeneral
New Shipping Methods That Are Changing the Way We Do Business
As the world of e-commerce and online shopping continues to grow, so do the shipping options. Where once there were only a few methods to choose from, now there are many different types of shipping that cater to different needs. Here is a look at some of the…
Sarah ChenLogistics
FedEx to expand operations at Guangzhou hub
FedEx Express announced last week it has signed an agreement with Guangdong Airport Authority Logistics Company to expand and upgrade the FedEx Guangzhou Gateway by establishing a new operations center at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The new ‘FedEx…
Sarah ChenLogistics
Shipping firms report double-digit growth
Shipping companies have had one of their best quarters in years with most reporting double-digit growth thanks to high rates. Vinalines, the country’s biggest shipper, saw a near doubling of its profits year-on-year to VND1.43 trillion (US$61.19 million) in…
Aiko TanakaLogistics
Shipping firms post profit surge
Many shipping companies have posted a year-on-year surge in profits in Q3, driven primarily by higher freight rates. The Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) has recorded third-quarter revenues of VND4.127 trillion ($179.4 million), up 71 percent year-on-year,…
Wei ZhangLogistics
ZIM buys 7 ships in move from charters to owning vessels
In a clear move away from chartering to owning ships, Israeli carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced the acquisition of seven secondhand vessels – five 4,250 TEU vessels and two 1,100 TEU vessels – for a consideration of approximately $320…