In Issue #152 (March 2026) of FIATA REVIEW – the official publication of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, SOTRANS Group is honoured to be featured in the ‘FIATA Membership’ spotlight. This serves as a valuable recognition of SOTRANS Group’s nearly 30-year journey in contributing to the development of the global logistics industry.
Strategic Partnership between SOTRANS Group and FIATA
FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is a nongovernmental membership-based organization representing freight forwarders and logistics providers worldwide. FIATA is widely regarded as the “global voice of logistics”.
Since 1997, SOTRANS has made a strategic move by officially becoming a member of FIATA. Throughout nearly three decades, the synergy with FIATA has enabled SOTRANS not only to access international management benchmarks but also to serve as a launchpad for affirming its position as a “pioneer” of Vietnam’s logistics industry on the global map.
In celebration of SOTRANS’ 30-year partnership with FIATA as well as the 50th anniversary of SOTRANS’ foundation, FIATA Review Issue #152 published in March 2026 featured a dedicated spotlight page in the “FIATA MEMBERS” section to honour SOTRANS Group.
The article, titled “Fifty Years of SOTRANS: Advancing Vietnam’s Logistics with FIATA”, vividly portrays a dynamic and resilient SOTRANS, evolving from a domestic enterprise into a trusted global partner and a leader in digitalisation and sustainability.
Full text of the article in FIATA REVIEW
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| The 50-year journey of SOTRANS Group is not only deeply intertwined by Vietnam’s economic evolution but also draws strength from nearly three decades of synergy with FIATA, one of the world’s leading logistics organisations. | |
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A Trailblazer in Vietnam’s Logistics Landscape Founded in 1975, in the immediate aftermath of national reunification, SOTRANS Group can be said to have laid the first brick for Vietnam’s modern logistics. Embodying a pioneering spirit, it set out to support the nation’s aspiration for economic sovereignty and self-reliance. Over the past 50 years, its every step has resonated with the pulse of national growth, propelling cross-border trade and fortifying domestic supply chains. Rising in Tandem with Our Nation’s Growth Entering the 1990s, the renovation wave and the desire for global integration unleashed a powerful impetus for trade and logistics to venture into the global arena, marked by landmark milestones such as Vietnam’s accession to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). In this context, SOTRANS Group responded with a visionary move by becoming a member of FIATA in 1997, ushering in a new chapter of global connectivity, international benchmarks, and confident engagement with the worldwide logistics community. A Strategic Alliance with FIATA The relationship with FIATA has been instrumental in enabling SOTRANS Group to evolve from a domestic enterprise into a trusted global partner. FIATA’s expansive network of regional experts and world-class programmes has allowed SOTRANS Group to absorb contemporary management models and anticipate industry-shaping trends, particularly in digitalisation, sustainability, and innovation, while upholding rigorous international standards of compliance.
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Transformation Through the FIATA Gateway As Vietnam hosted the 2025 FIATA World Congress, this strategic relationship took on even greater significance. SOTRANS Group was honoured to participate not only as a long-standing member and sponsor, but also as an ambassador, representing a generation of Vietnamese logistics enterprises that are dynamic, forward-thinking and ambitious in scaling new heights. FIATA also served as a crucial bridge, expanding SOTRANS Group’s presence in global forums, unlocking collaboration opportunities and amplifying its voice in shaping the future of the global logistics industry. Looking ahead, SOTRANS Group is committed to nurturing this invaluable partnership with FIATA, leveraging the extensive knowledge, network, and influence that FIATA offers to further connect Vietnam with the world. Together, we aspire to co-author the next inspiring chapter in the shared dream of building “Logistics without borders for a digital and sustainable world” — a vision that FIATA is actively championing on the global stage.
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View the full FIATA REVIEW Issue #152 (March 2026) here.
(SOTRANS Group News)
