As Vietnam’s cashew exports expand to over 46 countries, the pressure on logistics infrastructure, cost efficiency, and delivery reliability grows. In 2025, cashew exporters are navigating a complex web of port congestion, container shortages, regulatory shifts, and rising freight rates.
❗ Key Logistics Challenges
1. Port Congestion and Inland Delays
Busy southern ports like Cat Lai (HCMC) and Cai Mep – Thi Vai (Ba Ria – Vung Tau) are experiencing congestion, especially during harvest peaks and pre-holiday shipping surges.
2. Container Shortages
The global imbalance of container flow, particularly for refrigerated and food-grade containers, causes shipment backlogs and higher container leasing fees.
3. High Freight Rates
Fuel price volatility, geopolitical instability, and surcharges have kept freight rates 15–25% higher than pre-COVID levels, especially for long-haul shipments to Europe and North America.
4. Documentation and Customs Complexity
Different buyer countries (EU, U.S., Middle East) require unique labeling, HS codes, COO formats, and organic or Halal certification verifications, increasing the risk of clearance delays.
✅ Solutions from Leading Exporters Like SVC
🏭 Strategic Factory Location
SVC operates close to main southern ports, allowing faster truck turnaround and reduced inland costs.
📦 Multi-Modal Packing Flexibility
Vacuum-packed, bulk, retail, and flexible pallet loading – designed for port-specific and buyer-specific needs.
📈 Pre-Booking Freight Contracts
To reduce volatility, SVC maintains advance booking agreements with top forwarders to secure container slots and rate stability.
📑 Compliance-Centered Export Preparation
All shipments include complete document sets (invoice, packing list, COO, health cert, Organic/Halal), reviewed per buyer destination before dispatch.
🤝 Real-Time Buyer Support
SVC updates B2B clients on ETD, clearance status, and shipping disruptions weekly – ensuring transparency and shipment traceability.
🔮 The Road Ahead
Cashew logistics in 2025 will remain a key driver of competitiveness. Exporters like SVC, who can deliver on time, with documentation accuracy and cost efficiency, will win the trust of global buyers and distributors.
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