What Happened
Rapid Growth In Cargo Volumes Drives Need For Local Air Freight Capacity
Vietnam is experiencing a strong recovery in air logistics, driven by growth in exports, high-tech manufacturing, and e-commerce, with air cargo throughput reaching a record high of 1.8 million metric tons in 2025. However, foreign airlines currently dominate the international freight market, prompting Vietnam to consider developing a dedicated freighter fleet. Vietnam Airlines plans to put dedicated cargo aircraft into operation and develop logistics centers, cargo terminals, and maintenance facilities. The country aims to handle 4.35 million metric tons of cargo annually by 2030, as reported by Tuổi trẻ news.