VOV.VN - In the first half of 2025, the number of passengers passing through Vietnam’s airports is estimated to have reached approximately 59.7 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (​​​​​​​CAAV).

Vietnamese automaker VinFast on May 13 officially introduced its new compact electric cargo van – EC Van, marking the company’s step toward a green revolution in short-distance goods transport.

Vietnam Airlines has marked a significant turnaround after enduring four challenging years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam Airlines is set to achieve a record pre-tax profit of VND7.32 trillion (US$287.7 million) in 2024, ending four years of losses, with revenue expected to reach VND114.7 trillion (US$4.5 billion), up 23% from last year.

To enhance cargo handling capacity at the Cat Bi International Airport in the northern port city of Hai Phong, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has commenced the construction of a new cargo terminal, slated for completion and operation by January 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City has huge potential due to its strategic location to develop transhipment ports for oversized and heavy cargo from around the world, a conference has heard in HCM City.

Under the theme 'Securing the Future of Air Cargo: Digitalisation and Compliance', the IATA Air Cargo Day Vietnam 2024 forum focused on key issues in the aviation and logistics sectors, including digital transformation, evolving safety and security regulations, along with initiatives to optimise transportation processes.

The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) said that sea freight rates have decreased recently, dropping by about 4% compared to the previous week.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (China) will work together to develop new air routes under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the former presented to its Hong Kong partner on August 1.

The number of ships passing through Vietnam’s seaports was 50,553 in the first six months of this year, up 4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).