The Department requests businesses to review import-export contracts and transportation plans, especially routes to, from, or transiting through the Middle East.

The conflict in the Middle East may increase risks to international transport, trade, and global supply chains; fuel prices, oil prices, and logistics costs could rise in the near future. Meanwhile, some sea and air transport routes through the Middle East may be affected by security situations, including the Strait of Hormuz which carries potential risks of disruption or increased transport costs.
To proactively respond and minimize risks to production, import-export, and logistics activities, Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade recommends local businesses and industry associations closely monitor international developments, especially fluctuations related to sea and air transport; fuel prices and logistics costs to proactively adjust production plans, import-export, and goods transportation.
At the same time, regularly exchange and coordinate to provide information with state management agencies, industry associations, and relevant partners on import-export status, goods transportation, freight rates, surcharges... to promptly devise response plans for arising situations.
Strengthen search and expansion of new markets and partners, leveraging opportunities from potential markets; regularly exchange with trade promotion agencies and Vietnam Trade Offices abroad to update market information and trade opportunities.
During implementation, if there are any difficulties, obstacles, or information, businesses are requested to promptly contact the Department of Industry and Trade via the Department of Investment Management and International Cooperation, phone: (0225) 3951 056; Email: [email protected]) for aggregation and coordination with relevant agencies for handling as prescribed.
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