Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest-growing freight and logistics markets. IFN connects Vietnamese independent freight forwarders with 235+ vetted partners in 93+ countries — giving them the global network to grow with Vietnam’s expanding trade volumes.
Vietnam’s logistics sector is one of the most dynamic in Southeast Asia. Manufacturing exports — electronics, garments, furniture, footwear — generate enormous outbound freight volumes through Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hai Phong. At the same time, inbound flows of raw materials, industrial goods, and consumer products are growing steadily as Vietnam’s middle class expands.
Vietnamese freight forwarders operating at the intersection of these flows are perfectly positioned to generate and receive significant international business. What they need is a network of reliable, vetted global partners who can handle their clients’ cargo professionally and pay their invoices on time.
IFN provides exactly that — with financial protection built in.
Vietnam-based IFN members are positioned on some of the world’s highest-volume trade lanes:
One of Asia’s most active bilateral freight corridors
Growing direct container services and air freight on EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement flows
Significant container exports from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong to US East and West Coast ports
Manufacturing supply chain flows in electronics and automotive
Growing bilateral trade on Gulf-Vietnam corridors
The IFN application is fully online. Eligibility requires a minimum of 3 years of freight forwarding experience, three external agent references, and a commitment to professional standards and network participation.
Everything you need to know about IFN membership for Vietnam
Yes. IFN welcomes independent freight forwarding and logistics companies operating in Vietnam — including companies based in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and other Vietnamese logistics centres. Vietnamese members are among the most valuable in the IFN network given Vietnam’s position as one of Asia’s fastest-growing export markets.
For Vietnamese forwarders, the most impactful IFN benefits are: access to vetted partners in Europe and the Americas (the primary destinations for Vietnamese export cargo), financial protection against non-payment on transactions with international partners, and visibility in the IFN global directory to attract inbound business from international forwarders who need a trusted Vietnamese agent. The annual conference also provides face-to-face access to decision-makers at logistics companies across 93+ countries.
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