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RISING TENSIONS AT Hormuz THREATEN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
RISING TENSIONS AT Hormuz THREATEN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Tensions at the Hormuz have moved beyond geopolitical risk and are now directly impacting international maritime operations. As one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints—handling nearly 20% of global oil flows and a significant share of container traffic to and from the Middle East—any disruption in this area can quickly trigger ripple effects across global supply chains.

MIDDLE EAST AIRSPACE UPDATE & AVIATION IMPACT FROM THE IRAN–ISRAEL CONFLICT
MIDDLE EAST AIRSPACE UPDATE & AVIATION IMPACT FROM THE IRAN–ISRAEL CONFLICT

Escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel are causing severe disruptions to aviation operations across the Middle East. Several countries have been forced to close or restrict their airspace for security reasons, prompting airlines to suspend services, reroute flights, and cancel large numbers of departures.

TCS BECOMES CARGO SERVICE PARTNER OF TURKISH AIRLINES – A NEW STEP IN STRENGTHENING LOGISTICS CONNECTION BETWEEN VIETNAM AND TURKEY
TCS BECOMES CARGO SERVICE PARTNER OF TURKISH AIRLINES – A NEW STEP IN STRENGTHENING LOGISTICS CONNECTION BETWEEN VIETNAM AND TURKEY

From October 1, 2025, Tan Son Nhat Cargo Services Company (TCS) officially became the cargo service partner of Turkish Airlines — one of the world’s leading airlines.

MSC LAUNCHES NEW SHIPPING SERVICE CONNECTING CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, STRENGTHENING REGIONAL LOGISTICS NETWORK
MSC LAUNCHES NEW SHIPPING SERVICE CONNECTING CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, STRENGTHENING REGIONAL LOGISTICS NETWORK

The world’s leading shipping company, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), has announced the launch of a new service called “Sambar,” connecting China with Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.

SAUDI ARABIA AND VIETNAM STRENGTHEN LOGISTICS COOPERATION: EXPANDING TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO ASIA
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIETNAM STRENGTHEN LOGISTICS COOPERATION: EXPANDING TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO ASIA

HANOI, October 9, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang announced that Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are enhancing comprehensive cooperation in the fields of transportation and logistics, aiming to establish a maritime corridor connecting the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This partnership is expected to play a key role in expanding global supply chains.

 

CHINESE SHIPPING LINES EXITE U.S. ROUTES TO ADVOID NEW PORT FEES & TARIFFS
CHINESE SHIPPING LINES EXITE U.S. ROUTES TO ADVOID NEW PORT FEES & TARIFFS

Starting in October 2025, the U.S. will introduce new port fees on vessels owned or built in China, rising from $50 per net ton to as high as $140 per ton by 2028.

NOTICE ON POTENTIAL SHIPPING DELAYS DUE TO ESCALATING RISKS IN THE RED SEA REGION
NOTICE ON POTENTIAL SHIPPING DELAYS DUE TO ESCALATING RISKS IN THE RED SEA REGION

Dear Valued Customers and Partners,

We would like to inform you of recent developments that may impact international shipping operations and the global supply chain, particularly for shipments from Vietnam to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

VIETNAM CUSTOMS TO AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGN YELLOW CHANNEL DECLARATIONS STARTING JULY 1, 2025
VIETNAM CUSTOMS TO AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGN "YELLOW CHANNEL" DECLARATIONS STARTING JULY 1, 2025

From July 1, 2025, the VNACCS/VCIS system will officially implement automatic assignment of customs officers to inspect Yellow Channel declarations nationwide.


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