On January 21, 2026, a delegation of logistics companies from Singapore met with leaders of Ho Chi Minh City to explore investment opportunities and potential collaboration in logistics infrastructure and services. The discussion highlighted growing momentum in Vietnam’s logistics and supply chain sector as it enters a new phase of development.

The delegation was led by Professor Andrew Chin, Chairman of the S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurs Club and Lead Faculty of the Global S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurship Program at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

During the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, shared the city’s strategic development direction following the administrative merger of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau. The expanded metropolitan area now covers more than 6,772 square kilometers and has a population of over 14 million, reinforcing its role as a key economic and logistics hub.

Logistics Identified as One of Ho Chi Minh City’s Five Strategic Pillars

According to city leadership, Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a development model based on “three zones – one special economic zone – three corridors – five strategic pillars.” Within this framework, logistics—closely linked to seaports, airports, and free trade zones—has been identified as a core strategic pillar.

In particular, the former Ba Ria–Vung Tau area is being positioned as a hub for marine-based economic development, clean energy, and logistics. This orientation is expected to create strong momentum for transportation, warehousing, import–export activities, and supporting logistics services.

The Singapore delegation expressed strong interest in Ho Chi Minh City’s logistics infrastructure development plans, investment attraction policies, and future opportunities for cooperation between Singaporean and Vietnamese enterprises across finance, infrastructure, and logistics sectors.

Emerging Trends: Technology-Integrated and Automated Logistics

The discussions highlighted several clear trends shaping the future of the logistics industry:

• Accelerated investment in smart logistics infrastructure

• Digitized supply chains with integrated data connectivity

• Application of AI in transportation management, documentation, and customs clearance

• Automation of operational processes to reduce costs and minimize errors

These trends align closely with the strategic priorities of many international and regional logistics groups, including those from Singapore, as they expand their presence in Vietnam.

Nutsales’ Participation: Supporting the Digital Transformation of Logistics

As part of the event, the Nutsales team actively participated and directly engaged with the latest policy directions from Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the practical needs of international logistics enterprises.

Participation in city-level investment connection events enables Nutsales to:

• Stay updated on logistics infrastructure and industry development trends
• Gain deeper insights into the digital transformation needs of domestic and international logistics companies
• Strengthen connections within the regional logistics and supply chain ecosystem

These insights serve as a foundation for Nutsales to continuously enhance its technology solutions to meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of the market.

Leading the Trend with Nutsales’ AI-Integrated Transportation Management Platform

In response to the strong wave of investment and digital transformation, Nutsales is focusing on developing advanced features aligned with Ho Chi Minh City’s strategic direction and global logistics trends, including:

AI-Integrated Transportation Management

• End-to-end shipment tracking on a single unified platform
• Automated operational workflows, reducing reliance on manual processes
• AI-powered data processing to improve accuracy and operational efficiency

Automated Customs Declaration

• Automatic data extraction from logistics documents (Invoices, Packing Lists, B/Ls, AWBs, etc.)
• Fast and accurate customs declaration data generation
• Reduced customs processing time, fewer errors, and improved productivity for documentation teams

Data Connectivity & Process Standardization

• Standardized logistics data aligned with international standards
• Seamless data connectivity across core operational functions
• A scalable foundation ready for integration with an extended logistics ecosystem

Strengthening the Role of Logistics Technology in a New Growth Phase

The growing interest from Singaporean enterprises, combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s strategic orientation, highlights that logistics is no longer merely a supporting service. It is increasingly becoming a core infrastructure of the digital economy and international trade.

Nutsales’ active participation in investment and policy-oriented events reinforces its role as a logistics technology provider driving digital transformation. By partnering with transportation companies, forwarders, and import–export enterprises, Nutsales continues to support operational optimization while contributing to the development of a more modern, transparent, and efficient logistics ecosystem—one that meets the demands of global integration and sustainable growth.