FIATA World Congress 2025: Unlocking Global Integration for Vietnamese Businesses

In this context, the green transition is not just a trend but a vital roadmap, a “passport” for businesses to assert their position, survive, and thrive in the era of global integration.

The Chairman of VLA stated, “As the global voice of the logistics community,” the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has, for nearly 100 years, gathered leaders and innovators in logistics at its annual FIATA World Congress. The Vietnam Logistics Business Association is honored to host the 62nd Congress of the Federation. This event is not just an annual gathering but a pivotal moment where the global logistics community shapes a new, greener, more digital, and sustainable development model.

Could you share some highlights of this historic Congress held in Vietnam?

We are delighted to announce that Vietnam has hosted a historic Congress during FIATA’s 99th anniversary. The FIATA World Congress 2025 set records with 1,200 delegates, over 120 exhibition booths from 53 organizations and companies, and an unprecedented number of sponsors.

Notably, the event attracted significant media attention, with nearly 100 press agencies covering the two-day event, generating hundreds of articles and reports. This underscores the “heat” of the FIATA World Congress and Vietnam’s “attractiveness.”

What were the key topics of interest at FIATA World Congress 2025?

The six specialized workshops drew large audiences, with packed rooms discussing cross-border e-commerce and its booming logistics demands, as well as digital transformation and innovation as drivers for green logistics development.

Global speakers also addressed flexible supply chain solutions, restructuring global trade amid geopolitical shifts, and the role of new economic and transport corridors in enhancing regional connectivity and international integration. Additionally, they emphasized inland waterways and railways as key solutions for building sustainable supply chains.

A highlight was the Young Logistics Professionals Award (YLP), celebrating the innovative young minds shaping the future of global logistics.

How do businesses, especially Vietnamese ones, perceive the connectivity of this global event?

Vietnam’s dynamic economy, deep integration, and impressive trade growth—with a projected total trade volume exceeding $800 billion in 2025—make it a global supply chain highlight. With exports and imports doubling, Vietnam ranks among the top 20 global traders, attracting strong international interest.

The logistics sector, comprising over 45,000 companies, including 5,000 international firms, significantly contributes to the economy. As an emerging logistics hub in Asia-Pacific, Vietnam is honored to host the global logistics community. This event not only elevates Vietnam’s position on the global logistics map but also demonstrates international trust and collaboration.

Businesses view FIATA World Congress 2025 as a golden opportunity for Vietnamese logistics to enhance its role, competitiveness, and contribution to a greener, more digital, and sustainable global logistics ecosystem.

How can Vietnamese businesses leverage this historic milestone to embrace the green transition and boost competitiveness?

The world is entering a historic transformation, with global trade and supply chains presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges. From geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to climate change and sustainability pressures, logistics—the “lifeblood of global trade”—faces urgent demands for comprehensive innovation. In this context, the green transition is not just a trend but a vital roadmap, a “passport” for businesses to assert their position, survive, and thrive in the era of global integration.

The five-day program, featuring critical agendas, large-scale exhibitions, and a first-ever B2B networking platform, goes beyond knowledge sharing. It offers Vietnamese businesses practical opportunities to connect with international partners, expand investment networks, and showcase Vietnam’s logistics capabilities and strategic vision to the world.

We also note specific cooperation commitments between businesses and multinational corporations, expected to significantly boost FDI in domestic logistics infrastructure, further establishing Vietnam as a vibrant logistics hub in Asia-Pacific.

FIATA World Congress 2025 will lay the foundation for fostering collaboration, technology transfer, and innovation, driving sustainable development in logistics and the global economy. Thank you!