Vietnam’s seafood exporters are seeking ways to boost shipments to niche markets, as COVID-19 is disrupting supply chains, hindering logistics services and raising transportation costs.

Better regulations are expected to come into play to facilitate the growth of Vietnam’s e-commerce logistics sector.

VOV.VN - A group of experts of the Hanoi-based National Economics University have put forward several immediate solutions to remove bottlenecks and connect disrupted supply chains that have impacted localities hit by COVID-19.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has asked relevant ministries and agencies to take solutions to push ahead with national and ASEAN one-stop-shop mechanisms.

Vietnam's rice exports to the Philippines still won a lion share of 87% in the first half of this year.

VOV.VN - The domestic logistics industry is in the process of shifting, with over 50% of contracts now linked to the abrupt growth of e-commerce in order to serve the domestic consumption market share.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on marine transport and logistics businesses to cut fees for container storage and warehousing for companies that have reduced operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The local logistics sector has emerged as the most attractive segment of foreign direct investment (FDI) during the seven months of the year, according to industry insiders.

Vietnam is at risk of losing out on major pepper export markets due to increasing logistics costs, according to the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA).

While many industries are suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic, cold storage supply chains are heating up the logistics industry.