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7 Steps to Building B2C Export Capabilities: Vantage Logistics Addresses Three Critical Factors for Success in the US Market

As traditional B2B export models face growing challenges, Vietnamese businesses are actively seeking new pathways to reach global consumers directly. On 24 October 2025, A workshop organised by Amazon Global Selling in Ho Chi Minh City brought together local brands and manufacturers in the South who are seeking new growth opportunities as traditional B2B export channels face increasing pressure. The programme introduced a structured 7-step framework for B2C export, providing businesses with a clear roadmap to enter the US and European markets. As a logistics partner supporting hundreds of Vietnamese exporters, Vantage Logistics shared practical insights on how logistics directly influences cross-border performance – from operational cost control and delivery speed to customer experience. The 7-Step Framework for Building B2C Export Capabilities Developed by Amazon Global Selling, the framework enables Vietnamese businesses to build sustainable and scalable B2C operations: Product development Financial planning Team capability building Supply chain flexibility Fulfilment and warehousing optimisation Marketplace account operations Brand building Logistics – The Strategic Engine Behind Steps 4, 5 and 6 In this framework, Vantage Logistics plays a central role where logistics directly determines competitiveness and market access. Vantage Logistics delivers a fully-integrated cross-border service portfolio, including warehousing, fulfilment, last-mile delivery, inventory control and end-to-end transportation from Vietnam to global consumers. Our solutions focus on: Flexible supply chain management – optimising flows from factories to international warehouses Fulfilment and storage solutions – connecting to global warehouse networks, particularly in the United States Cross-border logistics integrated with Amazon systems – enabling smooth marketplace operations “To succeed on Amazon, your supply chain must be adaptable with strong cost controls. Logistics is more than transportation – it is a core driver of competitiveness”, a Vantage representative stated. During the Q&A session, participants raised questions focusing on: Transportation costs and optimisation options Compliance, documentation and customs requirements Inventory planning and international warehouse operations Vantage Logistics addressed these concerns with actionable and scalable solutions, helping businesses confidently expand into the US market. From Vietnamese Factories to U.S. Consumers – No Longer Just a Dream Vantage Logistics is already working with Vietnamese brands to scale their direct-to-consumer exports. By managing warehousing, fulfilment, last-mile delivery, inventory and cross-border execution, we allow businesses to stay focused on product development and brand growth. With an established international partner network, connected warehouse facilities in the US and experienced logistics specialists, Vantage Logistics is closing the gap between Vietnamese manufacturers and global customers – enabling faster, more efficient market access. Ready to enter the US market? Speak to our experts for dedicated one-to-one guidance today! Contact: hannah.sgn@vlc.com.vn

24/10/2025

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FurniXport 2025 – Connecting Vietnamese Furniture Exports via Wayfair

FurniXport 2025 has been launched to support Vietnamese furniture exporters in entering the US market via Wayfair. The online seminar on 25 September 2025 brings together Wayfair, LianLian Global and Vantage Logistics, offering end-to-end solutions from sales strategy and cross-border payments to logistics and fulfilment in the United States. The U.S. furniture market remains one of the most attractive destinations for Vietnamese manufacturers, with growing demand for high-quality, cost-competitive products. At the same time, cross-border e-commerce platforms are opening new doors for Vietnamese businesses to connect directly with international buyers. FurniXport 2025 is launched as a dedicated program to help Vietnamese furniture exporters access the U.S. market through Wayfair – one of the largest online furniture platforms in North America. The webinar brings together global partners including Wayfair, LianLian Global, and Vantage Logistics, providing practical knowledge and comprehensive solutions for businesses. Key Highlights of the Webinar: Effective product listing strategies on Wayfair for higher visibility and conversion. Cross-border payment solutions with LianLian Global to simplify and secure international transactions. Logistics & fulfillment models in the U.S. presented by Vantage Logistics – ensuring transparent tracking, faster delivery and cost optimisation for new exporters. In particular, a representative from Vantage Logistics will share practical experiences on how Vietnamese suppliers can streamline their supply chain when selling through Wayfair. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business globally. Register now to secure your spot! WEBINAR PLAN Time: 25 September 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Format: Online (Zoom) Registration link: FurniXport2025-Wayfair-Vantage For more information and support, please contact: Email: hannah.sgn@vlc.com.vn Hotline: 0948 121 287

04/09/2025

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FurniXport 2025 – Connecting Vietnamese Furniture Exports via Wayfair

FurniXport 2025 has been launched to support Vietnamese furniture exporters in entering the US market via Wayfair. The online seminar on 25 September 2025 brings together Wayfair, LianLian Global and Vantage Logistics, offering end-to-end solutions from sales strategy and cross-border payments to logistics and fulfilment in the United States. The U.S. furniture market remains one of the most attractive destinations for Vietnamese manufacturers, with growing demand for high-quality, cost-competitive products. At the same time, cross-border e-commerce platforms are opening new doors for Vietnamese businesses to connect directly with international buyers. FurniXport 2025 is launched as a dedicated program to help Vietnamese furniture exporters access the U.S. market through Wayfair – one of the largest online furniture platforms in North America. The webinar brings together global partners including Wayfair, LianLian Global, and Vantage Logistics, providing practical knowledge and comprehensive solutions for businesses. Key Highlights of the Webinar: 1. Effective product listing strategies on Wayfair for higher visibility and conversion. 2. Cross-border payment solutions with LianLian Global to simplify and secure international transactions. 3. Logistics & fulfillment models in the U.S. presented by Vantage Logistics – ensuring transparent tracking, faster delivery and cost optimisation for new exporters. In particular, a representative from Vantage Logistics will share practical experiences on how Vietnamese suppliers can streamline their supply chain when selling through Wayfair. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business globally. Register now to secure your spot! WEBINAR PLAN Time: 25 September 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Format: Online (Zoom) Registration link: FurniXport2025-Wayfair-Vantage For more information and support, please contact: Email: hannah.sgn@vlc.com.vn Hotline: 0948 121 287

04/09/2025

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Vantage Logistics Are Emirates Shipping DCMEST’s Agent In Viet Nam From March 2017

We have the honour to announce that Emirates Shipping DCMEST officially assigned Vantage Logistics Corporation to be their agent in Viet Nam with effect from March 2017. Our subsidiary Emirates Shipping (Vietnam) Agencies Co., Ltd will be handling the agency business. This is a chance, and also a big challenge to our team to create and contribute our value to Emirates, as well as our valueable partners, clients....

16/02/2017

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Migration Of Container Terminal Operations From Doha To The New Hamad Port From 1st Dec 2016

Qatar Ports Management Company advised about the migration of all container terminal operations from Doha port to the new Hamad port effective 1st December 2016. For future sea shipments executed for Doha Qatar, Hamad Port (QAHMD) will be named as port of destination instead of Doha Port. Important details outlined as below: Hamad Port To start receiving full and empty containers from 23 November 2016, 6:00 AM. The shift operates 24*7. Stevedoring and handling of imported containers effective from 1 December 2016, 12:00 AM. The shift operates 24*7. Doha Port Last date for receiving export and empty containers is 26 November 2016, 5:00 PM. The shift operates full time until 30 November 2016. Last accepted container vessel to berth is on 30 November 2016, 11:59 PM. However, vessels that are under operations at Doha port are requested to complete their procedures. Import container delivery is from 1 December 2016, 7:00 AM until 31 December 2016, 2:00 PM. Day shift from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday. Please note that as per the port authorities, any cargo or containers that remain at Doha port beyond 30 days of the specified dates will be transferred to an auction committee from 1 January 2017....

28/11/2016

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Preparing For The SOLAS Container Weight Verification Requirement

With effective from July 1st, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce globally the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention requirements regarding the verification of the gross weight of packed containers. Vessel carriers will not load containers without having a VGM. As Shippers, you will be responsible for the verification of the packed container’s weight and run the risk of missing an intended sailing if the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) documentation compliance is ignored. We will provide every Shipper with a VGM document to fill out and return to us by a specified date. We will then submit to the vessel and terminal operators the exact VGM that is provided to us by the Shipper. Any variance or discrepancy in the VGM will be the responsibility of the Shipper and Vantage Logistics will not be held liable for any fines assessed due to this discrepancy. What are the Shipper’s responsibilities? The Shipper (that is the party listed on the Bill of Lading or sea waybill) is RESPONSIBLE for providing the VGM document to us BEFORE vessel loading date. The VGM document will include container number, tare weight of container (this is stenciled on every container!), and total weight of all cargo loaded – including any dunnage (securing) materials (such as skids, bracing, etc). The weight amounts are to be totaled as the Gross Container Weight. The VGM document must be signed by the Shipper The scale used for weighing your cargo has to be calibrated / certified in accordance with local/national rules (and must be verifiable by you if weight is brought into question by carrier). How is Verified Gross Mass (VGM) calculated? There are two permissible methods prescribed by IMO that Shippers may use to determine the container weight of a packed container; Method 1: Weighing the entire container after it has been packed using calibrated and certified weighing equipment. If a weighbridge is used, you must subtract the weight of the truck, chassis and fuel to get the weight of the packed container. Method 2: Weighing all the contents of the container (including pallets, packing material, etc.) and adding it to the container tare weight that is written on the door of the container. Cargo must be weighed using calibrated and certified weighing equipment. No estimates are allowed in either method. Will the port accept containers without the VGM? Origin ports in Viet Nam: there is no clear instruction from Viet Nam Ministry of Transportation yet. International ports: most of them will not accept. What about less than container load (LCL) shipments and containers that are not loaded by the Shipper? A VGM submission is required for all ocean shipments. The responsibility for providing the carrier the VGM for the container remains with the Shipper. However, if consolidator do the LCL consolidation, they will weigh the cargo and provide the VGM to the vessel operator. Reference:  WSC IMO Requirement for Container Weight Verification WSC Guidelines for Implementing SOLAS Container Weight Verification Requirement Contact us for more information: cindy-vn@vantage-logistics.com.vn...

10/06/2016

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Circular 23/2015/TT-BKHCN

Circular 23/2015/TT-BKHCN will come into effect from 1st of July, 2016, about import of used machinery, equipment and technology lines. Main content is in Chapter II, Article 5 & 6: REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTING USED EQUIPMENT Article 5. General requirements Imported used equipment must satisfy safety, energy saving, and environmental protection requirements prescribed by applicable law. Article 6. Specific requirements 1. A piece of used equipment may be imported if it satisfies the following criteria: a) Its age does not exceed 10 years; b) It is manufactured in accordance with a National Technical Regulation (QCVN) or Vietnam’s Standard (TCVN) or Standards of G7 countries with regard to safety, energy saving, and environmental protection. 2. With regard to used equipment of investment projects, including new projects and extended projects, in the following cases: a) The project is subject to issuance of a decision on investment policies; b) The project is subject to issuance of investment registration certificate, regardless of a decision on investment policies. If the documents of a investment project has a list of used equipment and a competent authority issues a decision on investment policies, and an investment registration authority issues a investment registration certificate in accordance with the Law on Investment, Clause 1 of this Article shall not apply. Where necessary, the authority competent to decide investment policies and the investment registration authority may consult with an agency that is conversant with the technology of the used equipment before deciding the investment policies or issuing the investment registration certificate. 3. Used parts and components may only be imported when the manufacturing enterprise needs to replace or repair its operating equipment. The manufacturing enterprise may import itself or authorize another enterprise to do so. 4. Where necessary, depending on their fields, Ministers and Heads of ministerial agencies may lower the age limit of used equipment (below 10 years) and notify the Ministry of Science and Technology....

01/06/2016

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Fraud Warning

Few years back, there is a type of fraud committed by e-mail, mainly the fraudsters will make a fake e-mail address which is similar to their victims’ creditor e-mail, using that fake e-mail to inform their victims that the creditor has changed bank account and request the victims to settle payment to “new account” (which are the fraudsters’ account). Typical wordings from the fraudsters to justify a change of bank account details are as follow: Reference to our previous email of today our bank confirmed that our Account has been subjected to some tight security by the Income Tax Dept. and at this moment, we are unable to operate our previous account, due to which, we cannot use the funds that you will transfer for until the scrutiny is released. Therefore, this might require a change of account for receiving our remittance for first hire payment. On your confirmation that payment has not yet been sent we will forward our company’s subsidiary bank details with the same beneficiary name and a revised invoice. When you receive such e-mail, our advice is you should remain vigilant and treat any instructions to change bank account as suspicious. Another recent version of this type of fraud reverses the position. Rather than try to divert the payment being made by the owner the fraudsters attempted to get the agent to send them the money. The owners had sent a message (authentic) to their port agent advising of “cash to master” payments they were going to make to the agent’s account for subsequent delivery to the ship. The money duly arrived but almost immediately the agent received a message (fraud) saying that the payments were not required and could the agent return the funds. The message included the fraudster’s account details for the repayment. You should verify suspicious instructions by telephoning the other party. You should not reply directlyto emails but instead re-enter the email address from a previous message that was accepted as being authentic. Similarly, you should not call a telephone number in the fraudulent email....

22/04/2016

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Harry & Son Agencies To Be TS Lines’ Agent In Cambodia

Harry & Son Agencies – a daughter company of Vantage Logistics – will be TS Lines’ Agent in Cambodia from 1st of May 2016 TS Lines, a reliable service provider emphasizing on the company vision and corporate culture of service, excellence, shared goals, flexibility, motivation, and advancement, has chosen to assign Harry & Son Agencies, our daughter company in Cambodia, to be their exclusive agent in Cambodia. This new assignment, again, proves our continuous efforts to fulfill our mission to provide our partners, customers highest possible service level, with continuous improvement of quality and cost. TS Lines agency contat details: Click here ...

22/04/2016

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New Lithium Battery Guidelines For 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), along with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, have announced a new aviation safety measure in relation to lithium-ion batteries. Effective April 1st, 2016, all lithium-ion batteries shipped as cargo are prohibited on passenger aircraft.  Per ICAO, this will be a temporary measure through at least 2018, until they adopt new packaging standards, therefore, until further notice, shipments of lithium-ion batteries are restricted to cargo aircraft only.   This will only apply to UN 3480, Packing Instructions 965, which are lithium ion battery cells.  The prohibition does not apply to lithium ion batteries packed with equipment (UN 3481, Packing Instruction 966) and lithium ion batteries contained in equipment (UN 3481, Packing Instruction 967).   It is also important to note that this regulation states that not more than one (1) piece prepared in accordance with Packing Instruction 965 may be shipped per shipper/consignee.  One piece is one box.  The one box cannot surpass 10 KG.  It is possible to consolidate several small boxes into one bigger box to comply with the “one piece” requirement, as long as the one piece does not go over the required weight.   We know that this causes an inconvenience to many customers, but this is a government mandate from IATA, so airlines, shippers and forwarders must follow it. If you currently ship cargo containing batteries via air, and are not aware of your particular UN, you may obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from your supplier with all of the Dangerous Goods information.  Our Operations Team will also be able to assist you with this: cindy-vn@vantage-logistics.com.vn...

22/04/2016

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Summary About Asean Single Window (ASW)

This year 2016 the ASW will be put stronger into practice So far, 7 countries including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, the Philippines, Brunei already announced their readiness for Nation Single Window System (NSW), the transitional step for ASW; of which, 5 countries already announced their readiness for ASW since December 2015; including: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam. ASW was initiated since 2005 but due to various reasons, was not really carried out until now. To prepare for ASW, the member countries take the NSW as transitional step; of which, all related national managing / controlling organizations will be combined in 1 single window. When all member countries are ready, to carry out ASW, all members just need to connect their NSW to ASW. Advantages of ASW 1. Customs formalities: No big change so far, each country still follow their current procedure. The time frame will be shortened as all steps will be done online on NSW and ASW. Managing / controlling organizations will check and approve on the system, any adjustment / amendment will be done online as well to reduce time of paper transferring. Will be a disadvantage for those companies that do not comply transparent business. Exporters of member countries should declare commodity name, HS code exactly and inform importer of member countries so that they can declare in accordingly. 2. Certificate of Origin (C/O): Apply and issue C/O online. If members have agreement, the online C/O will replace paper C/O. All adjustment / amendment or investigation will be done online as well and hence, saving time. 3. Transportation: International port system, Ministry of Transportation approval system will be linked In general: companies can save time, managing / controlling organizations can manage / control better. Above are information from media, details of deployment will be updated....

27/01/2016

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Wooden Package Control – New Brazilian Legal Requirement

Effective Feb. 01st 2016, The Government of Brazil applies new legal requirements on wooden packages. Cargo in scope of the rule:  All import and export cargoes with packages made of wood materials of any kind, involving or used on cargo stuffing. What will be required? The wood package will must be properly treated before exported to Brazil. It will be required IPPC stamp on the wood packages by countries members of NIMF 15, as below template: If the origin country is not a member of NIMF 15, it will be required a Phytosanitary Certificate, than must be sanctioned by the National Organization for Plant Protection. If the above instructions are not followed, the cargo will return to the origin country and there will be a high penalty to be paid in Brazil....

26/01/2016

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