The importance of meeting face to face: Tandem Canada and Tandem Vietnam

While recent headlines highlight a shift in manufacturing from China to Vietnam, this trend has actually been unfolding for over a decade. Many Chinese companies have been steadily relocating operations to Vietnam, drawn by favorable economic conditions and strategic advantages.

Even with the looming threat of new U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports, the country continues to benefit from this manufacturing migration. A testament to Vietnam's growing importance in global trade, CMA CGM announced a USD $600 million investment this week in partnership with Saigon New Port Corporation. Together, they will develop a new deep-sea port in Haiphong, Northern Vietnam, with an expected capacity of 1.9 million TEU and operations slated to begin in 2028.

In light of these exciting developments, Eric Magraner, overseas development coordinator is currently visiting our Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam partner in Danang. While Danang is often seen as a resort and tourist destination, it is also a significant export hub—especially for trade between Vietnam and Canada.

With more Canadian companies asking us to help them explore new markets, Vietnam has become a top priority for Tandem. The country presents vast opportunities, and we are committed to building strong local partnerships to serve our clients better.

Most recently, our client Olympic Industries was exploring opportunities in Vietnam and needed a reliable logistics partner. We connected them with Tandem Vietnam (dba Headway JSC), and they were able to meet in person to explore possibilities—demonstrating the value of face-to-face interaction in building business relationships.

At Tandem Canada and Tandem Vietnam, we believe that personal connection is key to strengthening the Tandem brand. We're grateful to our Vietnamese partners for their warm hospitality and continued collaboration.