Adapting to Stricter Transport Policies: Keeping Your Supply Chain Moving
In recent years, road transportation has become a critical link in Vietnam’s supply chain, driven by rapid growth of e-commerce, import–export activities, and domestic distribution. Alongside this development, issues such as traffic safety risks, vehicle overloading, and contract fraud have also increased, prompting regulatory authorities to roll out a series of stricter policies. These new regulations bring clear benefits in terms of safety and transparency but also place significant pressure on logistics companies and cargo owners. Some of the key changes include:
- Driving time limits
The Road Traffic Order and Safety Law 2024 sets a maximum driving time of 10 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Drivers may not exceed 4 consecutive hours behind the wheel, and must take at least a 15-minute break after every 4 driving hours. This regulation aims to reduce accident risks, enhance road safety, and protect drivers’ health. However, for urgent shipments or long-distance routes, carriers that lack expertise in vehicle scheduling may face delivery delays, directly affecting cargo owners’ business plans.
- Stricter weight control
Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP imposes record-high fines ofup to VND 150 million for serious overloading violations. Alongside mobile weighing stations, several major highways and urban gateways have been equipped with automated weigh-in-motion systems and license plate recognition cameras, allowing violations to be detected and penalized remotely without the need for roadside stops. This makes it nearly impossible to “evade” inspections. For cargo owners, this means that if the carrier fails to properly manage vehicle loading, shipments might face the risk of being held back, causing delays or additional costs.
- Higher emission standards
From January 1, 2026, trucks manufactured from 2017 onward and registered in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet Euro 4 emission standards. By 2027, all newly registered vehicles must comply with Euro 5 emission standards. This regulation will restrict or ban older trucks, especially high-emission diesel vehicles, from entering city centers. Carriers that fail to upgrade their fleets in timemay lose access to critical urban markets, directly affecting their clients’ deliveries.
What is the solution for businesses?
These policies directly affect delivery schedules, costs, and market access. Only transport companies that fully understand the law, adapt proactively, and have sufficient operational capacity can ensure your supply chains running smoothly.
With 17 years of continuous growth, Nhat Long Logistics has affirmed its pioneering position in Vietnam’s logistics industry, serving as a strategic partner to numerous businesses both domestically and internationally. The trust placed in us by world-leading electronics and home appliance corporations such as Panasonic, Sony, Mitsubishi, Aqua, Midea, etc. stands as a vivid testament to our brand reputation and our exceptional capability to meet the most rigorous transportation standards.
With a fleet of over 130 modern, fully certified vehicles (ranging from 1.25-ton trucks to 45-foot containers), integrated with comprehensive operational monitoring and smart dispatch systems, Nhat Long Logistics delivers an industry-leading on-time performance rate of up to 99.8% while ensuring outstanding safety and accuracy. Powered by a team of highly experienced dispatchers and drivers – proficient in technology and dedicated to service excellence – we are ready to handle every requirement – from individual shipments to large-scale transportation projects.
Nhat Long Logistics is where businesses find the perfect harmony of speed, safety, reliability, and legal compliance – turning each delivery into not just a logistics service, but a lasting commitment of value.
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