FWC 2025 – A bridge for logistics and import-export businesses

During a working visit to Vietnam to review the progress of organizing the FIATA World Congress 2025, Stéphane Graber, Director General of FIATA, along with leaders of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), held a meeting with Vo Tan Thanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

In the meeting, Vice President of VCCI expressed his delight at Vietnam’s impressive economic growth of 7.09 percent in 2024 despite global economic challenges and uncertainties. The target for 2025 is 8 percent, with the potential to exceed 10 percent in the coming years.

“To ensure such rapid and sustainable growth, the role of Vietnam’s logistics sector is crucial. The industry currently accounts for 17 to 18 percent of GDP and contributes 25 percent to Vietnam’s GDP growth rate. Among the more than 30,000 logistics enterprises in the country, there is a diverse mix of domestic and foreign-invested (FDI) companies. Recently, the government has placed particular emphasis on promoting the development of the logistics sector, creating favorable conditions for international cooperation among logistics businesses”,  VCCI Vice President emphasized.

In addition to state and private-sector investment in logistics, Vietnam is also attracting FDI in areas such as logistics infrastructure and high-quality workforce training.

Based on this reality, the VCCI Vice President hopes for a stronger partnership between FIATA and VCCI in the coming period, particularly in coordinating and supporting the organization of the FIATA World Congress 2025.

VCCI leaders affirmed their readiness to support FIATA and VLA in successfully organizing the congress. Additionally, VCCI will direct the Business Forum Magazine—its official publication and the media partner for FIATA World Congress 2025—to carry out extensive and effective communication efforts.

At the meeting, Stéphane Graber, Director General of FIATA expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized the importance of engaging with VCCI during the delegation’s visit to Ho Chi Minh City. He also highly valued VCCI’s support in organizing the congress.

“We are highly impressed by Vietnam’s economic development in general and its logistics sector in particular. Given Vietnam’s ambitious growth targets, we hope that the FIATA World Congress will contribute to establishing a foundation that drives the country’s development objectives”, said the FIATA Director General.

Agreeing with VCCI leaders’ proposals, FIATA Director General emphasized the congress’s role in facilitating discussions and sharing insights to better understand the challenges faced by businesses—not only in logistics but also in the export sector.

Accordingly, FIATA aims to assist Vietnamese exporters in identifying difficulties and finding solutions amid today’s supply chain disruptions.

“This is an excellent opportunity to create a bridge among three key stakeholders: first, Vietnamese and international logistics companies; second, global importers; and third, manufacturers and exporters,” he stated.

Additionally, the Congress will support Vietnam in improving the quality of its logistics workforce. FIATA currently operates in over 150 countries and upholds professional standards for industry personnel. In Vietnam, FIATA collaborates with training institutions and VLA, which provides high-level skills training. FIATA also leads numerous initiatives focused on workforce development for the future.

On the same day, the FIATA and VLA delegation held discussions with EuroCham to share key details about FIATA World Congress 2025, the most significant global event in the logistics industry.

Dao Trong Khoa, President of VLA, shared that FIATA World Congress 2025 is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from October 6 to 10, 2025. The event is expected to attract between 1,200 and 1,500 delegates from 150 countries, including prestigious organizations, leaders of national logistics associations, and more than 1,000 top logistics enterprises worldwide.

The congress will feature a structured agenda with key seminars, a large-scale exhibition with over 100 specialized booths, and B2B networking programs, offering exceptional opportunities for logistics and import-export businesses to connect and collaborate.

The agenda and specialized sessions at FIATA World Congress 2025 will bring together leading experts and major industry players to discuss and provide insights on critical topics, including cross-border e-commerce logistics, innovation and digital transformation for green supply chains, cold chain logistics, investment and business opportunities in Asia and Vietnam, flexible and adaptive supply chains, next-generation economic and transportation corridors, environmentally friendly transport solutions such as waterways and railways, customs requirements, and trade facilitation.

Notably, for the first time, FIATA World Congress will address a topic of great interest to Vietnam: “A Free Trade Nation and Supply Chain Diplomacy.”

“FIATA World Congress 2025 is an opportunity to solidify and elevate Vietnam’s position on the global logistics map. With the central theme “Green Logistics, Fast Adaptation”, the congress reflects Vietnam’s vision and commitment to building a sustainable, environmentally friendly logistics industry capable of quickly adapting to global market fluctuations”, affirmed the President of VLA.

Meanwhile, Vo Thi Phuong Lan, Vice President of VLA, expressed hope that EuroCham would help introduce FIATA World Congress 2025 to its members, fostering closer cooperation between businesses.

Pauline Dutertre, GEFE Project Manager and Director of Marketing and Communications at EuroCham, expressed strong support for VLA and FIATA’s initiatives leading up to FIATA World Congress 2025. She also emphasized that the event would provide European enterprises in Vietnam with new investment and collaboration opportunities in the promising logistics sector.