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SINGAPORE STRENGTHENS PRODUCT SAFETY CONTROLS: WHAT VIETNAMESE EXPORTERS NEED TO KNOW

Singapore is strengthening its product safety controls through two key regulations: the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR) and the Consumer Goods (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CGSR). For exporters, these requirements go beyond product compliance. They can also affect delivery schedules, logistics costs, and supply chain reliability. 1. Singapore Strengthens Product Safety Requirements According to information published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, Singapore applies two main regulatory frameworks for product safety. – CPSR: Covers 33 categories of controlled goods, including electrical and electronic products, household appliances, and gas appliances. Products within scope must meet applicable safety requirements, complete registration, and carry the SAFETY Mark before being supplied or sold in Singapore. – CGSR: Covers general consumer goods such as toys, clothing, furniture, and sports equipment, which must comply with the relevant safety standards. Non-compliant products may be subject to sales restrictions or recalls. Businesses that violate applicable requirements may also face penalties. For exporters, checking compliance requirements before shipment is essential. Addressing documentation or registration issues early can help avoid costly adjustments after cargo has already left the port of origin. 2. Potential Impact on Southeast Asia’s Trade and Logistics Singapore plays an important role in Southeast Asia’s trade and logistics network. Tighter product safety controls may require exporters, importers, and distributors to review their procedures for placing goods on the Singapore market. Several potential risks deserve attention: – Delivery delays: Incomplete documentation or missing certificates may affect cargo acceptance and delivery schedules. – Additional logistics costs: Delays in resolving compliance issues may lead to storage, port handling, or additional transportation costs. – Disrupted distribution plans: Late deliveries can affect inventory planning, distribution schedules, and commitments to business partners. These requirements do not automatically apply across all ASEAN markets. However, they highlight the importance of understanding the specific regulations of each destination country when planning regional trade and distribution. 3. What Should Vietnamese Exporters Prepare? For Vietnamese businesses exporting to Singapore, compliance checks should take place before shipment arrangements are finalized. Exporters should determine whether their products fall under CPSR or CGSR, verify the applicable safety standards and registration requirements, and clarify responsibilities with their Singaporean importers. Documentation preparation should also be factored into the shipping schedule. If an issue is discovered only after cargo arrives at the destination port, businesses may need to manage several challenges simultaneously, including delivery delays, additional costs, and changes to distribution plans. A reliable shipping plan therefore involves more than selecting the right route or sailing schedule. It also requires anticipating potential obstacles before the cargo reaches its destination. 4. Managing Risks Through Early Planning Not every risk in international shipping can be eliminated, but many disruptions can be reduced through early preparation. Reviewing cargo information, documentation, shipping schedules, and destination requirements helps all parties make better-informed decisions. For shipments to Singapore, close coordination among exporters, importers, agents, and logistics providers helps maintain visibility over shipment readiness, address changes, and adjust plans when necessary. At Vantage Logistics, international transportation planning takes into account the practical requirements of each shipment and the coordination needed among relevant parties. This approach helps businesses manage potential disruptions and maintain better control over delivery schedules. As market requirements evolve, careful preparation does more than protect an individual shipment. It also helps businesses maintain reliable supply chains and build lasting partnerships across international markets.

15/10/2026

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A GUIDE TO SHIPPING CONTAINER TYPES: DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Choosing the right shipping container depends on the cargo’s dimensions, characteristics, weight and handling requirements. Understanding container specifications helps businesses determine the most suitable equipment and plan cargo loading more effectively. This guide provides a quick reference to 12 container types, covering their dimensions, internal volume and key weight specifications. Key Considerations When Selecting a Shipping Container Check the internal dimensions: Use the container’s internal dimensions to calculate the available loading space. Compare the cargo’s length, width and height against the usable internal dimensions, allowing for the clearance needed for loading and unloading Understand payload and gross weight limits: Payload refers to the maximum cargo weight a container is designed to carry, while maximum gross weight includes both the container’s tare weight and the cargo. For inland transportation, also check the applicable vehicle weight limits and road regulations along the planned route Inspect the container before loading: Check the container’s exterior, floor and doors for damage or signs of water ingress. For refrigerated containers, verify that the refrigeration unit is operating properly and that the required temperature can be maintained for the cargo Note: Specifications may vary by container model and manufacturer. Always check the equipment plate on the assigned container before loading.   Contact Vantage Logistics for tailored transport solutions and competitive quotations. Please provide details on cargo type, market, origin, destination, and estimated timeline. Vantage Logistics Corp – South East Asia (S.E.A) Logistics Provider One-Stop Shop For Integrated Logistics Services Head Office Viet Nam – Suite 6.01, Floor 6th, Block A, RiverGate Residence, 151-155 Ben Van Don, Khanh Hoi Ward, HCMC, Viet Nam Branch Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore Contact Us Email in**@*****om.vn Hotline +84-909-026-261 Website https://vantage-logistics.com Send your shipment enquiry today and receive a tailored transport plan from the Vantage Logistics team.

13/10/2026

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VANTAGE LOGISTICS – INTEGRATED CROSS-BORDER TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS IN THE MEKONG REGION

Connecting supply chains across Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand through synchronized maritime-road corridors and cross-border transit customs. In manufacturing and international trade, moving raw materials, components, and finished goods across Mekong countries requires a balance between delivery speed and logistics costs. Compared to sea freight, cross-border trucking reduces transit times significantly. However, the most critical operational challenges involve transit customs procedures and differing axle-load regulations across jurisdictions. A minor documentation discrepancy at the border or an axle-load calculation error can cause border congestion and incur substantial truck demurrage fees. Vantage Logistics delivers integrated Cross-Border Logistics solutions, combining multimodal connectivity, strict regulatory compliance, and localized operational management: 1. Flexible Transport Configurations Tailored to project budgets, delivery schedules, and vehicle circulation regulations across each market, Vantage Logistics deploys adaptable transport options: Border Transshipment (Back-to-Back Trucking): Coordinating cargo transfers or prime mover swaps at key border checkpoints (such as Moc Bai / Bavet and Lao Bao / Dansavanh) to optimize operating costs when vehicles are restricted from operating deep into the destination country Direct Cross-Border Trucking: Providing vehicles with valid international road transport permits and logbooks, ensuring seamless door-to-door delivery from dispatch facility to consignee warehouse Cross-Border Axle-Load Compliance: Calculating and distributing cargo weight in strict accordance with national regulations across Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, preventing fines or forced offloading at border weigh stations Bonded Trucking: Managing cargo transit under customs supervision with intact customs seals from seaports to export border checkpoints or designated bonded facilities 24/7 GPS Tracking: Delivering real-time vehicle positioning to monitor route progress, milestone checkpoints, and actual on-site delivery 2. Transit Customs Clearance & GMS Framework Expertise Synchronizing documentation workflows to maintain uninterrupted cross-border cargo flow: Multilateral Transport Frameworks (GMS & Bilateral Agreements): Assisting clients in completing applications for cross-border transport permits and logbooks under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Agreement and bilateral road transport pacts between Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Laos Pre-Arrival Document Synchronization: Closely coordinating between documentation teams in Viet Nam and our Phnom Penh branch office / localized partner networks to cross-check transit declarations and commercial invoices before vehicles arrive at the border, minimizing wait times at border checkpoints Transit Customs Clearance via Viet Nam: Managing customs transit declarations for international shipments moving through Viet Nam’s major seaports (Cat Lai, Cai Mep, Hai Phong, Da Nang) to Cambodia, Laos, and vice versa Quarantine & Tariff Consultation: Representing cargo owners in specialized inspections (phytosanitary and veterinary quarantine) at international border gates; advising on HS code classification and verifying the validity of Certificate of Origin (C/O Form D) under the ATIGA framework to ensure applicable tariff preferences Proof of Delivery (POD) Management: Collecting, reviewing, and delivering official POD documents endorsed by customs authorities at both borders for tax finalization, while providing advisory support on local road tolls and regional fiscal requirements 3. Multimodal Transport Connectivity Beyond road transport, Vantage Logistics bridges cross-border corridors with international ocean freight loops to expand regional reach: Regional Export Gateway Support: Facilitating overland cargo movement from Cambodia and Laos to Viet Nam’s major seaport hubs, connecting regional exports with mainline ocean carriers bound for global destinations Project Cargo & Heavy Machinery Coordination: Mobilizing specialized equipment in coordination with our in-house Project Logistics technical team for oversized/overweight machinery, industrial plant equipment, and temporary import/re-export shipments 4. Commercial Value for Businesses Transit Time Optimization: Reducing transit time on key corridors – such as Viet Nam to Cambodia within 1–2 days (compared to 5–8 days by sea) – securing continuous raw material flow for manufacturing lines Cost Efficiency: Delivering substantial cost savings compared to air freight while meeting rapid delivery requirements across diverse cargo categories Direct Localized Presence: Backed by 5 branch offices in Viet Nam (Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Qui Nhon) and an established branch office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Vantage Logistics ensures rapid problem resolution and on-site support without reliance on third-party intermediaries Looking for an optimal transport solution between Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand? Contact Vantage Logistics for routing advice and tailored quotations.   Contact Vantage Logistics for tailored transport solutions and competitive quotations. Please provide details on cargo type, market, origin, destination, and estimated timeline. Vantage Logistics Corp – South East Asia (S.E.A) Logistics Provider One-Stop Shop For Integrated Logistics Services Head Office Viet Nam – Suite 6.01, Floor 6th, Block A, RiverGate Residence, 151-155 Ben Van Don, Khanh Hoi Ward, HCMC, Viet Nam Branch Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore Contact Us Email in**@*****om.vn Hotline +84-909-026-261 Website https://vantage-logistics.com Send your shipment enquiry today and receive a tailored transport plan from the Vantage Logistics team.

10/10/2026

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Vantage Successfully Deliver 2 Aid Shipments of More Than 4.9mil N95 Face Mask For The Fight Against Covid-19

Due to the complicated and unpredictable developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam with the number of new infections per day still fluctuating at a high level (over 10,000 cases on average), there have been many organizations, businesses and individuals actively contribute to the prevention of the spread of the pandemic. Vantage is proud to contribute a part in bringing an aid shipment of more than 4.9 million N95 face masks worth nearly 25 billion VND sent by a Vietnamese-American businessman to The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Ho Chi Minh City (VFFC) with an aim to support field hospitals, isolation areas – places that are in high demand of medical protective equipment. Trusted by customers and agent, Vantage is responsible for coordinating with agent in the US to carry out sea freight, customs clearance, inspection, survey of delivery locations to arrange delivery plans, road transportation and discharge at each designated receiving location. It is worth mentioning that due to the impact of the pandemic, ports in the US such as Long Beach, Los Angeles are experiencing serious port congestion and lack of empty containers, Vantage’s OPS department has taken maximum advantage of its network with shipping lines to book space and containers for customers. The aid shipment was divided into 2 import shipments from Long Beach port – USA to Vietnam, including: 1. Shipment 1st: 11 x 40′ containers, including 3,696 packages. The shipment arrived at Cai Mep port on November 6, however, due to the need to obtain a permit from the VFFC to apply for a decision to receive aid and tax exemption, it was not until November 13 (Saturday) to prepare all documents. On 11/15 (Monday) Vantage has fully delivered to the designated receiving location in Ho Chi Minh City. 2. Shipment 2nd: 10 x 40′ containers, including 4,303 packages. The shipment arrived at Hai Phong port in 2 batches, the first phase of 5 containers arrived on November 21, the second phase of the remaining 5 containers arrived at the port on November 24, by November 25, Vantage had delivered all of them to the designated receiving locations in Hanoi. In order to save time for the shipment to be delivered to those in need soon, Vantage has processed customs clearance for these shipments before the ship arrives, when the container has just been loaded onto the yard, Vantage immediately arranges delivery regardless of day or night. Because the receiving locations are in the city center, there are some roads that vehicles are prohibited from driving during the day, so Vantage’s Cusbrok department staff stayed overnight at the warehouse to coordinate the unloading and delivery of the shipments to ensure the delivery plan. Due to the specificity of aid shipment, the preparation of documents is relatively complicated, adding to the impact of the pandemic, so the timely and complete delivery of the shipment is the best effort of the entire staff of Vantage’s OPS and Cusbrok departments with the spirit of contributing a part to the fight against the Covid-19 – Vietnam is determined to win the pandemic....

06/09/2021

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Vantage Online Sharing Session: Sharing Is Caring

On the afternoon of August 26, after months of being imposed social distancing at different levels, from limit 20 people in office to 100% stay home, not allowed to go out even for food or medicine, many members of Vantage logistics who joined the company’s very first social distancing practice, already have been working from home, far from colleagues, desks, office for 3 months, the Vantage family has an online gathering, to share and update what happening, and firming that we will all overcome difficulties together. This is the very first big online gathering with more than 170 members from north to south. This is not a formal company meeting, it’s more about a chit chat among members of a big family, to encourage each other, to share how to keep good health both physically and mentally, and even accept bad luck with calm and good control. Vantage family has prepared to assist all family members at highest possible level: – To invite a specialist doctor to assist for all health concerns, created a Zalo group for doctor and all Vantage members so that they can promptly consult and support health care during the epidemic season. – Sent a backup medicine bag to all employees, including prescription support drugs and the doctor’s instructions to support treatment in case someone get Covid. – Establish a quick response team to support F0 cases during treatment and recovery – Have some oxygen concentrators ready in case of an emergency – Guaranteed income for all employees All the family members feel safe and confident to know that no one is alone in this tough trip, and the company, colleagues and people around are accompanying, caring, helping, to be strong to overcome this pandemic together....

28/08/2021

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[UGENT] Ho Chi Minh City controls groups of people who are allowed to circulate during the period of social distancing from August 23, 2021

From 0:00 23 August 2021, HCMC authority impose stricter control on lock down and who could travel within city during lock down time. According to new rules in strict control, logistics companies must obtain travel permit from Bureau of Industry and Trade, and each company only has quota for 2 personnel to travel. Yet the process of issuing permit still under construction, which leads to the fact that no permit was issue on 23 August and the earliest we can expect to have our permit is by end of 24 August 2021. It, of course, lead to the fact that some tasks are delayed in customs clearance and cargo handling at port / airport. For document transfer, the courier people are banned at some “red” districts, including: district 8, 12, Go Vap, Binh Tan, Binh Thanh, Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon; For the remaining districts, the couriers could only pick up and deliver within the district so the moving of paper documents such as Certificate of Origin, Fumigation… encounters delays, too. Shippers are temporarily stopped working in some areas according to regulations The authority is changing method very fast, and policy is very unstable, so we monitor the situation closely and change our solution to work with every change they make. ...

23/08/2021

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[HOT] Tan Cang Cat Lai Port Temporarily Suspends Receipt Some Of Specific Imported – Exported Goods To Solve Backlog

Saigon Newport Corporation, on the afternoon of July 31, informed that it would temporarily stop receiving import and export goods at Tan Cang Cat Lai Port in Thu Duc City of Ho Chi Minh City. Overall situation After a period of lockdown, the volume of containers discharged at Cat Lai port yard still increased. Meanwhile, the volume of cleared containers gate-out from port continuously decreased compared to before lockdown, leading to an increase in the number of containers in Cat Lai. The reason is that many factories and enterprises in the area have to reduce or even stop producing, so they don’t need to pick up import materials from the port. The high inventory leads to the risk that the port has to temporarily stop receiving vessels. In 3 weeks of Ho Chi Minh City’s implementation of the lockdown regulations, the number of vehicles entering and leaving Cat Lai port for delivery decreased by more than 3% in the first week, more than 10% in the 2nd week and more than 15.5% in the 3rd week. Currently, the increase in the amount of imported goods has not shown any signs of stopping because many factories have had to reduce production or stop working for 14-21 days due to blockade or failure to ensure the “3 activities – 1 place” conditions, “2 points – 1 route”. Tan Cang Cat Lai Port temporarily suspends receipt of goods Stating that in the past three weeks, the number of containers congested at the port had reached 100 percent of its capacity, while the direct handling force has been reduced by half, putting the port at risk of disrupting operations. This fact forces Cat Lai Port to temporarily stop receiving imported goods for enterprises and customers who are suspending production and encouraging vessels loading export goods only. Items that occupy extra yard capacity, such as oversized or over-weighted cargoes, are also subject to a temporary suspension of receipt as of August 5. In-transit RF goods that need trans-load operations will also be temporarily stop until end of August 16, 2021. According to calculations by Saigon Newport, the cargo handling plan of Tan Cang Cat Lai port will continue to be maintained until August 15, 2021 (reaching the highest level of 97.5% of inventory). However, with the complicated situation of the covid pandemic, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces are imposing harder control method, factories and enterprises continue to have to reduce or stop production, import and export goods through Tan Cang Cat Lai port and other ports in the area will be seriously affected, shipping lines will have to adjust the schedule of vessels entering these ports of the region. Conclusion In addition to temporarily suspends receipt of goods as mentioned above, Saigon Newport has provided some suggestions for import-export businesses and shipping lines to adjust their plan in this period: –          Shipping lines and freight forwarders proactively persuade customers to adjust the destination port – the place to receive goods directly – to Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), Tan Cang – Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal (TCTT) in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, and Tan Cang Hiep Phuoc (TCHP) Port in HCMC. The port will support shipping lines and customers to work with customs authorities to carry out procedures to quickly apply change of port of discharge (COD) procedure. –          Shipping lines to provide 2-weeks forecast of import laden and empty containers for port to plan. Depending on the level of container backlog and the specific situation, Tan Cang Cat Lai Port may apply the quota of imported goods on each service route. If the number of containers stockpiled at the port reaches the maximum capacity, Tan Cang Cat Lai Port will have to stop receiving vessels. Contact us now for deeper advice on logistics solutions: Ms.Cindy – ci*******@*****om.vn Ms.Kathy – ka*******@*****om.vn...

02/08/2021

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Covid In Viet Nam And How It Affect Your Business?

General covid situation in Viet Nam: After nearly one and a half year Viet Nam was pretty quiet in number of Covid cases under 3,000 (only less than 3 cases per 1,000 population), since May, the number started to increase 2 digits, June increased 3 digits and July is increasing 4 digits every day. The North of Viet Nam witnessed the commence of the increasing in May, with a lot of cases discovered in factories and industrial zones, but very soon after that, the South’s new cases become more than the North. The South of Viet Nam is the main area of economy contributing more than 70% value of the country’s business, with Ho Chi Minh city in the center with ports, airports, logistics center, and country head office of many businesses, surrounded by the cluster of industrial provinces: Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria Vung Tau where many big factories are located. Covid control regulations by authorities: In order to control covid spreading situation, the authorities impose a lot of regulations and limits on the moving of inhabitants, cargo, and workers. For workers in the factory, authorities impose the regulation of “3 activities – 1 place” (workers will have to work, eat and live in the factory) or “1 route – 2 points” (workers stay in 1 dorm or hostel and being shuttled to factory only, not allow to go elsewhere), in factory and canteen workers need to be distanced min 1.5m from each other. Action of factories: Only few factories can match the requirements 100% and maintain normal activities. Most factories have cut down big part of their activities and only maintain small part whereas can match with the requirements. Some factories due to their conditions, cannot match the requirements and have to stop working. Consequences: Cost: increasing, because workers working and live in such poor conditions and apart from families, they request increase in salary to compensate. On the other hand, those workers who cannot work, still being paid 75% of salary for doing nothing, which is really a burden to factories. Moreover, factories have to pay the cost for arranging food, necessaries and accommodation for workers. Production: decrease, because of difficulties in material supplies, worker’s force and worker’s mental health. What authorities will do next? With the trend of increasing in number of new cases every day, we expect that in near future authorities will impose more severe control method and factories, want it or not, have to find ways to adapt. How this situation will affect your business? Need you to decide fast Since the control methods keep changing with the tendency of more and more severe, we should not hesitate: If you want to buy something, buy it fast, because the price can increase. If you have any cargo ready to delivery, take it fast, because the shipping can be difficult in next day. Freight trend: If the carriers maintain same allocation for Viet Nam, the freight will decrease because products export will be less. If the carriers cut allocation for Viet Nam and switch to China, the freight will maintain at high level now. Airfreight will be increased. What Vantage do Our first advice to all customers is, please try best to adapt yourself to match the new requirements, don’t shut down and wait till the requirements match yourself! No one knows how long this situation will last, so the faster you adapt and resume your manufacturing, the better position you get in front of your customers and competitors. Being well-prepared for many variously difficult situation, Vantage is flexible enough to match with changing requirements, and stable enough to provide a reliable service. Our knowledge and updates effectively help clients in their very specific situation....

21/07/2021

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Vantage Launches Vantage Parcel Service – a New Service for Courier and Cross-Border E-Commerce

E-commerce has exploded and is becoming a popular trend on a global scale, and Vietnam is no exception. The rapid development of modern technology allows consumers to do online shopping more than ever before thank to its convenience, thereby bringing great business opportunities along with huge revenue for sellers who are doing online business locally as well as internationally. As the demand for online shopping continues to increase, domestic and international express delivery services are also constantly evolving, from simplest delivery models to complex and modern systems. However, because of its specific nature, nowadays the delivery/express service is not only about bringing the product to the buyer, but the logistics service provider also has to meet a lot of other requirements such as pre-calculate shipping cost and transit time, track and trace, other services such as fulfillment, labelling, COD, return service… Understanding the needs for express delivery services and cross-border e-commerce goods transportation serving customers who are doing business online, Vantage Logistics has just launched the brand new service – Vantage Parcel. With 20 years of business in the field of logistics serving thousands of domestic and foreign customers, Vantage Parcel has formed a foundation of technology, human resources and strong relationship with partners to meet all customers’ needs for logistics services, especially for the e-commerce industry. Vantage Parcel has built an optimal shipping model with the advantage of directly connecting with reputable international couriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS… or direct airfreight from / to Viet Nam with connection to reputable pick up and last mile delivery partners at origins / destinations for door to door delivery. Supported by an effective and user-friendly software system to help manage smart delivery services which is convenient for customers, including track and trace, cost monitoring, API with e-commerce platforms and all pick up – delivery partners. Vantage Parcel provides diverse and comprehensive services for express delivery and cross-border e-commerce logistics, with our advantages on express delivery for small parcel, to FBA warehouses… for US, Australian and European routes. With our resources and expertise as well as partnerships with major international shipping/express delivery partners, Vantage is confident that we can meet all of our customers’ needs for e-commerce logistics. For specific advice on this services, please contact: –  Ms. Florence: fl**********@*****om.vn – Ms. Alana: al*******@*****om.vn – Website: http://vantageparcel.com/...

31/05/2021

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HSE Training For Vantage’s Employees

On the morning of Saturday, May 8, Vantage cooperated with the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in Ho Chi Minh City to successfully organize a compulsory professional training session on Occupational Safety and Health Techniques for the whole employees of all departments and branches of Vantage. The training session was attended by Mr. Lai Ba Tin – Lecturer at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in Ho Chi Minh City and more than 200 employees of Vantage Logistics, participating in training at the company’s office and online via ZOOM. During the training session, participants were instructed on technical measures for occupational safety and fire prevention, measures on occupational hygiene and safety, toxic prevention and improvement of working conditions. jobs, purchase personal protective equipment, take care of workers’ health…...

10/05/2021

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Suez Canal Blockage & Its Effects To Global Shipping

Although the Suez Canal blockage incident in late of March and early of April has been resolved and the global arterial traffic has been through, however, the chain reaction to the global shipping has just begun to appear. Some of the obvious affects are listed below: 1. To sea shipping: Port congestion Now that the canal has reopened, cargo vessels passing through the waterway will likely arrive at their destinations too close together due to being off schedule. This can cause vessel bunching and congestion at major ports such as Rotterdam and Antwerp. Although most of the cargo flowing through the Suez Canal moves from Asia to Europe, a remarkable volume of Southeast Asian (Vietnam included) and Indian goods come to the U.S. East Coast via this route as well. Major U.S. ports such as New York will therefore also be hit with congestion as imports begin to arrive. Container imbalances: Due to the affect from Suez Canal blockage, the shortage of empty container availability has been an ongoing issue in Asia as demand from both the U.S. and Europe remains high. Cargo ships blocked at Suez are unable to return empties to Asia on schedule and filled containers will be further delayed as ports in Europe and the U.S. work through bottlenecks are some of main reasons causing the imbalance between container supply and demand in the market this period. In the end of March, Maersk shipping company announced the suspension of booking on the online platform, as well as suspending for short-term contract bookings in the first week of April, and for some other regions in the near future due to the impact of container shortage. Impact on vessel schedule: Delayed cargo ships are expected to omit or cancel sailings in the coming days and weeks to bring their schedules back in order, as well as need to re-structure their vessel for new US season from 1st May. These structural blank sailings will negatively impact capacity, in this case, possibly as much as 20%-30% over the next several weeks, leading to the result of shortage space on ship. Impact on oil prices and shipping rates: Around 10% of total seaborne oil trade is estimated to pass through the Suez waterway. On a daily basis, it’s close to 3 million barrels per day. Suez’s also a key route for oil tankers going to and from the Middle East (connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia.) This blockage incident has a significant impact on oil prices, and at the same time makes the freight rate increase significantly. 2. To air shipping: The decrease in transport capacity: The Suez blockage incident is not only impact on sea shipping, but also has many negative consequences for other transportation methods. Freight forwarders and shippers begun to consider other transportation modes, and airfreight in particular; making the already shortage capacity due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic more and more stress and difficulty. High airfreight rates: Increasing demand for air cargo services along with shortage capacity lead to the high cost from airline. From beginning of April, there appears to be no end in sight for soaring air freight prices. Conclusion Most of the transport routes from sea to air are facing a shortage of available empty container, spaces, skyrocketing freight rates… and this situation is definitely impossible to end in the short term. During this difficult period, Vantage still has available containers, spaces and means of transport for customers when needed, this is the effort and consensus of the whole Vantage staff. However, it would be a deficiency not to mention that in order to obtain bookings at competitive and reasonable prices for customers, Trade Managers and members of each trade of the OPS department have tried their best and relentless efforts, especially during this difficult time. Each booking – that helps customers to import/export their goods in-line with their schedule – is the silent contributions of the OPS staffs to the success of customers, also a contribution to the Mission of Vantage Logistics is to provide our partners/customers highest possible service level, with continuous improvement on quality and cost....

14/04/2021

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VANTAGE CERTIFIED C-TPAT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN & CARGO SECURITY

Globalization leads to more and more trade opportunities and trade movements among countries. This requires high attention to cargo security. What is the C-TPAT in cargo security? The C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) Standard is an initiative of the US Government and businesses launched in 2001 right after 9/11 to build partnerships to strengthen and improve the international supply chain security in general and US border security in particular. Through this program, the US Customs Border Protection (CBP) requires businesses to ensure the implementation of all security practices in operating and communicating, and verifying the security practices of its business partners in the supply chain. Vantage’s CTPAT certification will help its customers and partners partially improve their supply chain, especially in delivering goods to / or transporting goods in the US. Contact us for more advice:  Ms. Nguyễn Thị Minh Thúy (Cindy) / Email: ci******@*******************om.vn Ms. Lâm Hồng Hà (Queenie) / Email: qu********@*******************om.vn  ...

21/12/2020

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