Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute

What Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute does

Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute (VLI) is a non-profit research and training institute incorporated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operating as the training and research arm of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA). Established on November 1, 2010 under Decision No. 21/QD-VIFFAS, VLI was the first science-technology organization in Vietnam's logistics sector, with a mandate to advance training, consulting, and applied research in logistics and supply chain management. It serves three primary customer segments: logistics businesses and professionals seeking internationally recognized credentials, students and graduates pursuing logistics and supply chain careers, and corporate enterprises requiring bespoke training and consulting. Named enterprise clients include HEINEKEN Vietnam, Hyundai Kefico Vietnam, and VSICO.

VLI's service portfolio spans four revenue streams: (1) FIATA international certifications (FIATA Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management), delivered as the sole authorized FIATA training provider in Vietnam; (2) short-term specialized courses covering sea transport, air transport, multimodal transport, road and rail transport, customs procedures, warehouse management, dangerous goods handling, transport insurance, and production and operations management; (3) customized corporate training delivered on-site, such as the Purchasing Management program for HEINEKEN Vietnam; and (4) research and consulting services, including the World Bank-funded Urban Logistics in Vietnam project and the Ho Chi Minh City logistics development plan to 2025/2030. Delivery is in-person and online via Zoom. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all engagements require direct contact for quotes.

The institute operates with a core staff of 5 and a broader network of 50+ expert researchers and lecturers drawn from Vietnamese universities and companies. As of the source date, VLI had trained 2,216 FIATA graduates and led or participated in more than 30 research and consulting projects since 2013 (5 international, 10 public sector, 18 commercial). VLI's technology footprint is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, no proprietary software, and no disclosed AI/ML capability; digital infrastructure is limited to Zoom-based online delivery and a corporate website with lead capture forms. Memberships in FIATA Logistics Institute, AFFA Logistics Institute, and the ASEAN Future Workforce Council (joined 2026) anchor its institutional position.

Name

Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute

Legal name

Viện Nghiên cứu và Phát triển Logistics Việt Nam

Website

https://vli.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VLI is a non-profit research and training institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operating under the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA). It delivers FIATA international certifications, short-term specialized logistics courses, corporate training, and applied consulting, serving logistics professionals, students, and enterprises in Vietnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: VLI generates revenue through short-term and long-term training courses designed for the logistics industry. Programs cover logistics management, marine containers, international trade, warehouse management, customs procedure, sea transport, multimodal transport, air transport, road & rail transport, dangerous goods, and transport insurance. Training is delivered in-person and online (via Zoom).
2. International Certification (FIATA): VLI offers FIATA DIPLOMA programs including FIATA Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management. These international certifications generate certification and examination fees from participants.
3. Research and Consulting Services: VLI conducts research projects and provides consulting services for logistics improvement, digital transformation, innovation, and enterprise development. Since 2013, VLI has led and participated in over 30 projects, including international projects, public sector projects, and commercial consulting engagements.
4. Customized Corporate Training: VLI delivers bespoke training programs designed to meet specific enterprise needs, such as the Purchasing Management course for HEINEKEN Vietnam or Dangerous Goods training for VSICO. Revenue is generated through direct corporate contracting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VLI is a non-profit science-technology training and research institute that delivers professional logistics and supply chain management education, including internationally recognized FIATA Diploma and FIATA Higher Diploma certification programs and a broad catalog of short-term specialized courses. It also provides customized in-house corporate training and applied logistics research and consulting services for enterprises, government bodies, and international organizations such as the World Bank.

Product overview

Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute (VLI) is a research and training institute operating as a subsidiary of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA). The organization offers a portfolio of professional services including international certificates (FIATA Diploma and Higher Diploma), short-term training courses across logistics specializations (warehouse management, customs, transport modes, dangerous goods, insurance), corporate training programs, and research/consulting services. The core offering consists of FIATA international certifications paired with specialized short-term courses covering sea transport, air transport, multimodal transport, road & rail transport, customs procedures, warehouse management, and logistics management. Corporate training programs address specific organizational needs such as supply chain management, purchasing management, and dangerous goods handling.

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Products and services

• FIATA Diploma in International Freight Forwarding International certificate program covering international freight forwarding operations, delivered under FIATA's global certification framework and offered by VLI as the sole authorized FIATA training provider in Vietnam.
• FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management Advanced international certificate program in supply chain management delivered as part of FIATA's global professional certification portfolio.
• Short-term Professional Training Courses Catalogue of individually enrollable short-term logistics training courses covering logistics management, marine container operations, international trade, warehouse management, customs procedures, sea transport, multimodal transport, air transport, road & rail transport, dangerous goods handling, transport insurance, production and operations management (POM, 9 sessions/27 hours online via Zoom), customer service, contract management, global marketing management, and sales & marketing in logistics.
• Customized Corporate Training Programs Bespoke in-house training programs tailored to enterprise needs across supply chain management, purchasing management, and dangerous goods handling, delivered on-site at client locations (e.g., HEINEKEN Vietnam, Hyundai Kefico Vietnam, VSICO).
• Logistics Research and Consulting Services Applied research and consulting engagements covering logistics studies, urban logistics, digital transformation, green logistics, enterprise development, and master plan design — including a World Bank-funded Urban Logistics in Vietnam project and the Ho Chi Minh City logistics development master plan to 2025 (orientation to 2030). Since 2013, VLI has led and participated in over 30 projects (5 international, 10 public sector, 18 consulting).
• Internship and Employment Support Services Services connecting VLI students and trainees with internship opportunities and job placements in the logistics sector, supporting transition from training into industry employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,216 FIATA graduates trained as of the source date
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ASEAN Future Workforce Council (AFWC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026VLI officially joined the ASEAN Future Workforce Council (AFWC) in 2026, positioning itself within a regional network focused on developing future-ready logistics workforce across ASEAN.
• World BankmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013World Bank funded the 'Urban Logistics in Vietnam' research project, which VLI led. This project contributed to understanding and improving urban logistics in Vietnam, demonstrating VLI's research capabilities on an international stage.
• FIATA Logistics InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLI is an active member and authorized training provider of FIATA Logistics Institute. VLI participates in developing training programs, evaluating training activities, and contributing to FIATA's human resource development initiatives across member countries.
• AFFA Logistics InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLI is an active member of AFFA Logistics Institute, contributing to developing logistics human resources within ASEAN. VLI participates in building training programs and contributing to AFFA's activities across member countries.
• Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLA is VLI's parent organization. VLI is a subsidiary of VLA (Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp dịch vụ Logistics Việt Nam). VLA provides institutional backing, industry connections, and strategic direction to VLI, while VLI serves as VLA's research and training arm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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