Vietnam Logistics Market 2026 — Last-Mile, Carriers & Infrastructure
Reviewed July 2026 Each figure below is labelled with its source year; we use the latest publicly available data.
Vietnam's logistics sector covers the movement, storage, and distribution of goods across domestic and cross-border supply chains — from deep-sea ports and the North-South expressway to last-mile parcel delivery for e-commerce. As of 2025, logistics costs still represent roughly 16–18% of GDP — well above the ~10% global benchmark — and a new national logistics strategy adopted in 2025 targets cutting that to 12–15% by 2035 while lifting Vietnam's World Bank Logistics Performance Index ranking (43rd in the 2023 LPI) into the global top 40. The express and parcel segment keeps growing in step with e-commerce. The network combines state-owned operators (Vietnam Post, Viettel Post), private couriers (GHN, GHTK, J&T, Ninja Van), and platform-integrated logistics (SPX, LEX, TikiNOW).
Key numbers
Overview
Vietnam's logistics sector has experienced rapid development to support the country's manufacturing export economy and booming domestic e-commerce. With a long coastline, major ports, and an expanding highway network, Vietnam serves as both a production hub for global supply chains and a growing consumer market requiring last-mile delivery.
The logistics market remains fragmented with a mix of state-owned enterprises, international freight forwarders, and local last-mile specialists competing across different segments of the value chain.
Key Characteristics
- Geographic challenges: Mountainous north, Mekong Delta waterways, 3,000km coastline
- Fragmented market: thousands of providers, with no dominant player
- Two-day delivery standard for domestic inter-city shipping
- Cash-on-delivery handling still needed: the SBV put the cashless payment rate in e-commerce at 66.85% at the end of 2024, so roughly a third is still paid on delivery
- Warehouse concentration in Binh Duong, Dong Nai (south) and Hanoi region (north)
- Cross-border e-commerce driving demand for international express and bonded warehouses
View the data as a table
| Measure | Share of GDP |
|---|---|
| Vietnam, 2025 | 16–18% |
| National target, 2035 | 12–15% |
| Global benchmark | ~10% |
Market Structure
Freight and Cargo
- Sea freight: Cai Mep, Hai Phong, Da Nang major container ports
- Air freight: Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Noi Bai (Hanoi) international cargo hubs
- Road transport: North-South Expressway corridor critical for domestic distribution
- Rail: Limited freight usage, Vietnam Railways state monopoly
Last-Mile Delivery
- Hyper-local competition with price-sensitive market
- Motorcycle-based delivery dominant in urban areas
- Locker and pickup point networks emerging but limited
- Attempted delivery rate critical metric due to COD and address accuracy issues
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Order confirmed
Seller + platformThe marketplace assigns the order to a carrier: its own network (SPX, LEX, TikiNOW) or a third party (GHN, GHTK, J&T Express, Ninja Van).
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First-mile pickup
CarrierA courier collects from the seller or a drop-off point. Warehouse supply is concentrated in Binh Duong, Dong Nai and the Hanoi region.
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Sorting and line-haul
CarrierParcels are sorted at hubs and move by road, mostly along the North-South corridor; inter-city delivery between major hubs commonly takes 1–3 days.
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Last-mile delivery
CourierMotorcycle couriers dominate in cities. A failed attempt (wrong address, refused cash-on-delivery) is the costliest event in the chain.
Gate: Cash-on-delivery parcels also trigger cash handling and settlement.
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Settlement and returns
Carrier + platformCollected cash is settled back to the seller on a cycle. Returns re-enter the network, which makes reverse logistics costly for COD orders.
A simplified path assembled from the carrier, warehouse and delivery descriptions on this page; carriers differ in the detail.
Warehouse and Fulfillment
- Modern warehouse supply limited, particularly cold storage
- E-commerce platforms building owned fulfillment centers
- Bonded warehouses growing for cross-border trade
- Industrial park concentration creates logistics clustering
Major Players
Express Delivery (Last-Mile)
- Vietnam Post: State-owned, universal coverage including remote areas
- GHN (Giao Hang Nhanh): E-commerce focused, Scommerce subsidiary
- GHTK (Giao Hang Tiet Kiem): Low-cost leader, SME focused
- J&T Express: Indonesian-owned, aggressive pricing, wide network
- Ninja Van: Regional player, technology-focused
- Kerry Express (now Flash Express): Thai-owned, e-commerce specialist
- SPX Express: Shopee-owned logistics arm
- Lazada Logistics: Alibaba-owned, integrated with marketplace
Freight and Supply Chain
- ITL Corporation: Major 3PL, supply chain solutions
- SNP (Saigon Newport): Port operations and inland container depots
- Transimex: Cold chain and warehousing specialist
- Maersk, DHL, FedEx, UPS: International freight and express
Warehouse and Industrial
- SNP: ICDs and container yards
- GLP, ESR, BW Industrial: Modern logistics facility developers
- Kerry, Konoike: Bonded and specialized warehousing
Technology Platforms
- Abivin: Route optimization and TMS software
- Logivan: Trucking marketplace and freight matching
- EcoTruck: Digital freight forwarding
Why This Matters
- COD handling capabilities are essential for e-commerce market entry
- Warehouse location near industrial parks reduces inbound logistics costs
- Multi-provider strategies needed due to service coverage gaps
- Address standardization challenges require flexible delivery protocols
- Peak season capacity (Tet, Double 9, Double 11) requires advance planning
- Cross-border clearances benefit from bonded warehouse partnerships
Sources
- Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Logistics Report; Ministry of Construction (which absorbed the Ministry of Transport in 2025) infrastructure data
- Mordor Intelligence (logistics market size); MBS Research (parcel volumes)
- Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) industry statistics
- World Bank Logistics Performance Index
- National Statistics Office (formerly the General Statistics Office) transport and storage data
- Vietnam Seaports Association cargo volume reports
- Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam air cargo statistics
Recent developments
| Week ending | Mentions |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep | 14 |
| 2 Oct | 7 |
| 9 Oct | 7 |
| 16 Oct | 14 |
| 23 Oct | 7 |
| 30 Oct | 8 |
| 6 Nov | 10 |
| 13 Nov | 7 |
Counted from the daily news pipeline; weeks end 13 Nov. Volume shows how much is being written, not whether it is good or bad news.
Updated November 13, 2026
Further reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How does logistics work in Vietnam?
Vietnam's logistics network combines state-owned operators (Vietnam Post, Viettel Post), major private couriers (GHN, GHTK, J&T Express, Ninja Van), and platform-owned logistics arms (SPX, LEX, TikiNOW). Maritime trade flows through major ports such as Cat Lai (HCMC) and Hai Phong; road transport handles most domestic distribution.
What are the major logistics companies in Vietnam?
Top last-mile and parcel players include GHN (Giao Hang Nhanh), GHTK (Giao Hang Tiet Kiem), J&T Express, Ninja Van, Viettel Post, and Vietnam Post. Platform logistics — SPX Express (Shopee), LEX (Lazada), TikiNOW — handle in-house volumes for marketplace orders.
How long does delivery take in Vietnam?
Intra-city delivery in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is commonly same-day or next-day. Intercity standard delivery between major hubs takes 1–3 days; tier-2/3 cities and rural districts typically receive parcels in 2–5 days depending on carrier and route.
What is the logistics infrastructure in Vietnam?
Key infrastructure includes the North-South Expressway, the Ho Chi Minh Highway, deep-sea ports (Cai Mep–Thi Vai, Hai Phong, Cat Lai), Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports, and an expanding network of bonded warehouses, industrial zones, and 3PL fulfillment centers concentrated around Hanoi and HCMC.
How does cash-on-delivery affect Vietnamese logistics?
COD remains a significant share of e-commerce parcels. It adds operational complexity for couriers — cash handling, settlement cycles, higher refusal rates, and reverse-logistics costs for returns — and impacts working capital for cross-border sellers.
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