HCMC — A new international road freight route connecting southern China and Hanoi has been opened, marking a key step in strengthening cross-border logistics between China and Vietnam.
On Wednesday morning, trucks carrying electronics, fresh produce, and consumer goods departed simultaneously from Nanning in Guangxi and Kunming in Yunnan, heading for Vietnam’s capital. This marks the first time Chinese trucks have entered inland Vietnam under the transport facilitation agreement signed by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries.
The route operates on a direct delivery mode, allowing each vehicle and container to travel from origin to destination without transfer, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce handling.
Currently, two main Vietnam-bound routes are in operation: one through Huu Nghi border gate connecting Guangxi and Lang Son, and another via Hekou border gate in Yunnan, both ending in Hanoi.
Compared to conventional transport methods, the new route can shorten delivery time by around one day and cut logistics cost by 800 to 1,000 yuan (US$110–140) per truck.
The direct link is expected to improve overland freight efficiency, further strengthen trade ties between the two countries, and support growing trade demand in the region.
