Tag: vietnam

Recent growth in Vietnam's manufacturing sector set to continue over the next decade

Vietnam, one of the fastest developing automotive markets in south-east Asia, has a growing manufacturing base of foreign joint ventures and a homegrown EV industry.

Mitsubishi keeps an eye on capacity in Vietnam

Mitsubishi is navigating rising demand in Vietnam by balancing CKD assembly and regional imports, while investing in parts distribution and evaluating transport capacity amid high logistics costs.

Vehicle imports to Vietnam increase in first half of 2025

Vietnam’s automotive imports are on track to set a new record in 2025, with customs data showing a sharp rise in volumes and value as domestic production and global trade flows drive increased supply chain activity.

Skoda begins Kushaq sales in Vietnam using CKD imports

The CKD kits will be shipped from the automaker's Indian plant, with some parts coming from Europe.

Yusen Logistics builds on Asia-Europe rail alternative for cargo

Yusen Logistics has started a rail freight service between Vietnam and Europe. The logistics provider said the service provided an alternative to ocean container services that continue to be disrupted by attacks on shipping in the Red Sea at the same time that capacity is being tested by an increase of exports from Asia.

Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam

Škoda has begun exporting its Kodiaq and Karoq models from the Czech Republic to Vietnam and has opened its first dealership in Hanoi.

Škoda opens CKD logistics hub in India

[Updated October 30] Škoda Auto has a new 16,000 sq.m facility in Pune, India that it will use to pack complete knockdown (CKD) kits of its Kushaq and Slavia models for export to Vietnam. There, the CKD kits will be welded, painted and assembled at a production line currently being built in Quãng Ninh province and expected to open in the first half of 2024.

BMW begins SKD exports to Vietnam for local assembly

BMW has signed an agreement with a contract manufacturer in Vietnam for local assembly of its BMW 3 and 5 Series sedans, as well as the BMW X3 and X5 SUVs.

Vinfast begins global EV exports supported by Inform

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker Vinfast is using transport and yard management software from Inform to monitor the movement of its vehicles as it gears up for global deliveries.

Maersk expands logistics operations in Vietnam

Gaz launches assembly in Vietnam as US sanctions are postponed

VinFast ramps up production in Vietnam

Hyundai Glovis gets a foothold in Vietnam and targets South-East Asia

Containerisation: Why finished vehicle logistics needs to think inside the box

While ro-ro is the traditional method of shipping finished vehicles, containerisation is becoming increasingly viable as the automotive industry decentralises and introduces more EVs. Growth in China and South East Asia offers particularly good opportunities

Nissan marks millionth export from Thailand

Renault steps up exports of vehicles and components from Russia

Vietnam retains controversial import policy