According to vietnam.vnanet.vn, the 4th Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2026) opened on 30 July 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Hồ Chí Minh City. Themed “Building Smart and Sustainable Logistics,” the event is co-organized by the Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Scale and Global Participation
VILOG 2026 marks a significant expansion in both scope and quality, drawing 450 enterprises from 22 countries and territories, occupying over 550 exhibition booths. Participants span global logistics leaders, port operators, international freight forwarders, and innovators in robotics, artificial intelligence, electric forklifts, commercial transport vehicles, smart warehousing systems, and automation equipment.
The exhibition features dedicated pavilions from leading national and international logistics associations and networks—including the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), JCtrans, the World International Freight Forwarders Association (WIFFA), the China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA), the Taiwan Container Carriers Association (TCCA), the Global Logistics Alliance (GLA), the Hanoi Logistics Association (HNLA), and the Vietnam Logistics Management Association (VALOMA). Domestic participants include Gemadept, ITL Group, Giao Hàng Nặng (GHN), Transimex, Long An International Port, Vinafco, U&I Logistics, and Bee Logistics.
Technology-Driven Transformation
VILOG 2026 underscores a decisive shift from conventional logistics services toward an integrated smart ecosystem. Exhibitors showcased warehouse robots, electric material-handling equipment, AI-powered decision engines, intelligent storage systems, automated cargo handling devices, and next-generation transport solutions—all aimed at accelerating digital transformation and operational automation.
A notable highlight was the launch of industry-specific, AI-driven logistics ecosystems—customized for retail—with large-scale infrastructure, real-time data analytics, and scalable physical networks. This reflects Vietnam’s intensified investment in technology, infrastructure, and intelligent logistics solutions aligned with its national goal of building a modern, green, and sustainable logistics sector.
Policy and Strategic Direction
Nguyễn Anh Sơn, Director of the Import-Export Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, emphasized that logistics serves as a foundational pillar for national economic development and daily life. He stated:
“In the context of digital transformation, digital trade, smart transportation, and digital ecosystems becoming global imperatives, this is also one of Vietnam’s strategic priorities for the coming period.” — Nguyễn Anh Sơn, Director, Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade
He added that synchronized deployment of modern operational solutions not only optimizes costs and enhances supply chain efficiency but also strengthens Vietnam’s competitiveness and deeper integration into global value chains. To meet evolving demands, the Vietnamese government is prioritizing green, clean, and sustainable logistics infrastructure and services—including widespread adoption of AI, cloud computing, smart warehousing, low-emission logistics operations, and the gradual formation of a coordinated green logistics ecosystem. These efforts aim to balance economic growth with environmental protection and fulfillment of Vietnam’s sustainable development commitments.
VLA’s Three-Pillar Roadmap
Đào Trọng Khoa, President of the Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association (VLA), noted that global supply chains are undergoing profound restructuring. New imperatives—including digitalization, sustainability, resilience, and transparency—are reshaping how goods are produced, moved, and traded. He observed:
“Where logistics competitiveness used to be measured by speed and cost, today it is determined by technology, data, and sustainability.” — Đào Trọng Khoa, President, Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association
Khoa highlighted that the presence of top-tier international bodies—including the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and WCA, alongside ASEAN logistics associations and hundreds of domestic and foreign firms, signals growing global confidence in Vietnam’s market and its expanding role in international supply chains. VLA has identified three strategic priorities: advancing service standardization across logistics operations, human resources, and data governance; supporting enterprises in green transition toward Net Zero; and accelerating digital transformation and AI adoption to build a globally competitive, intelligent logistics ecosystem.
Knowledge Exchange and Real-World Learning
Running from 30 July to 1 August 2026, VILOG 2026 functions not only as an exhibition space but also as a knowledge and policy forum. It hosts specialized seminars, international dialogues, and thematic forums designed to strengthen linkages between logistics providers and exporters while sharing proven models, technologies, and best practices in digital transformation, green logistics, and enterprise competitiveness.
The VILOG Talk series facilitates direct dialogue among solution providers, subject-matter experts, and business users—focusing on commercial transport solutions, maritime economy technologies, automated warehousing, and technological innovation. Complementing these discussions, the VILOG Insight Tour offers on-site visits to AJ Total Vietnam’s cold storage facility and Tân Cảng Hiệp Phước Port, enabling attendees to observe live applications of advanced cold-chain logistics and smart port operations—and identify scalable solutions for their own production and supply chain needs.
Source: vietnam.vnanet.vn
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
