HCM City (VNA) - The third edition of the Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2025) officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31, featuring 480 booths of nearly 350 companies from 20 countries and territories.
Under the theme “Green Logistics – the Foundation for Sustainable Development,” VILOG 2025 showcases digital innovations and promotes collaborative efforts aimed at building a more sustainable and efficient logistics industry.
According to Dao Trong Khoa, Chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), one of the organisers, participating enterprises are presenting cutting-edge technologies and solutions in cargo logistics, warehousing, and international freight forwarding. These include applications of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, digital supply chains, automation, warehouse robotics, and smart transport management systems.
The event also highlights multimodal transport solutions, agricultural logistics, e-logistics, and low-emission logistics initiatives toward sustainable development.
A new feature introduced this year is the VILOG Talk zone – a dedicated platform for exhibitors to present their services and technologies while sharing insights on key issues facing the logistics sector. More than a traditional trade show, VILOG 2025 seeks to add practical value through in-depth discussions and timely updates on both domestic and global logistics trends.
From a business perspective, Yang Yuhua, Sales Director of SANY Heavy Industry (Vietnam), said that the company views its participation in VILOG 2025 as a strategic opportunity. The company aims to expand partnerships and contribute world-class products and services to support Vietnam’s integration into global supply chains.
Ngo Thi Thanh Vy, member of the Board of Directors and Deputy General Director of Long An International Port, affirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable development and the modernisation of Vietnam’s logistics industry.
In line with Vietnam’s growing ambition to become a regional transshipment hub, Long An International Port is positioning itself as a comprehensive logistics solutions provider, she said, adding that the port’s logistics ecosystem – linking seaports, industrial parks, warehouses, and both domestic and international transport networks – underpins its vision to become a regional strategic hub and a vital enabler for Vietnamese enterprises to reach global markets.
Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Import–Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, emphasised that the exhibition takes place at a crucial time when Vietnam is actively implement strategic breakthroughs, developing modern infrastructure, promoting digital transformation, and deepening global integration. In this context, he stated, VILOG 2025 plays a vital role in the development of the country’s logistics sector.
Hai noted that the exhibition serves as an essential platform for assessing potential, identifying trends, and formulating strategies for sustainable logistics development amid evolving global conditions.
Running until August 2, the event features various activities, including thematic seminars on modern logistics ecosystems, business-matching forums between Vietnamese and international firms, academic exchanges among universities and research institutes, and investment promotion sessions for logistics infrastructure. According to Hai, these activities foster knowledge sharing, build partnerships, and open avenues for long-term cooperation./.
