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Vietnam is rapidly emerging as the cornerstone of the China+1 strategy, offering unmatched opportunities for freight forwarders and global shippers. With strategic trade agreements, major infrastructure investments, and booming manufacturing hubs, the country is transforming into a logistics powerhouse. Minnie Byun of DS & WAC VINA Co. Ltd. shares expert insights on navigating FTAs, customs, and infrastructure, showing why local expertise is essential to turning Vietnam’s potential into real supply chain advantages.

The Netherlands is more than Europe’s “Gateway”—it’s a logistics powerhouse engineered for precision across industries from chemicals to fashion. Ab Ahsaini of Ziegler Nederland B.V. explains how world-class ports, airports, and multimodal networks, combined with digital platforms like Portbase and sustainability initiatives, make the country indispensable to Europe’s supply chains. This guide shows why global shippers and e-commerce leaders continue to choose the Netherlands as their strategic logistics hub.

Brexit reshaped UK trade, replacing frictionless EU access with customs, compliance, and new supply chain realities. Colin Haines of Cargo Overseas Limited shares practical strategies for managing documentation, the Border Target Operating Model, and smarter routing through Manchester’s logistics hub. This guide shows how technology, supply chain resilience, and new trade agreements create opportunities for businesses that partner with the right experts to thrive in the UK’s new logistics era.

Shenzhen is the beating heart of global tech manufacturing, but shipping from this hub requires precision and local expertise. Lisa Chen of Best-Time International Logistics Co., Ltd. shares insider strategies on handling battery compliance, securing high-value electronics, protecting intellectual property, and navigating customs with speed and accuracy. This guide helps businesses align shipping modes with commercial goals, ensuring smooth, secure, and cost-effective tech logistics from factory floor to market.

GTZ Shipping LLC successfully transported a 78-ton SC130HD Crane-Excavator from India to the UAE, overcoming complex route, regulatory, and handling challenges. Their precise planning, route mastery, and real-time execution ensured seamless delivery—setting a benchmark for project cargo logistics across the Middle East and South Asia.

Brazil’s customs system is complex, but with the right preparation and local expertise, it becomes predictable and manageable. Logistics veteran Renato Behr Nogueira of FAM Cargo BR Logistica outlines three common hurdles—missing RADAR licenses, underestimated taxes, and documentation errors—and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. This guide equips global shippers with the insights needed to reduce delays, control costs, and unlock Brazil’s market potential.

Panama is doubling down on its role as a global logistics leader with a renewed maritime strategy, digital transformation efforts, and major infrastructure investments. From modernizing its ship registry to expanding port capacity and strengthening compliance, the country is aligning itself with global trade demands. This in-depth report explores Panama’s 2024–2025 roadmap—and what it means for the future of global logistics.

Albania isn’t just emerging—it’s now a critical logistics gateway to the Balkans. In this deep dive, Kristina Petarka of Intereuropa Group breaks down what makes Albania’s geography, infrastructure, and customs expertise a strategic win for faster, smarter supply chains in Southeast Europe.

China’s $3.4 trillion export engine is shaping global logistics. Dom Rohrmoser of CSA Global Logistics breaks down what it takes to keep up—from port investment to real-time tracking, and why staying flexible is no longer optional.