As logistics costs continue to rise, the policy of exempting certain fees and charges in the transportation sector from April 7 to June 30, 2026 is becoming a practical measure to help businesses reduce transportation costs and maintain stable operations.
This policy not only provides short-term support, but also creates favorable conditions for businesses to optimize logistics costs, adjust transportation plans, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
What does the 2026 transport fee exemption policy include?
According to Circular 40, a number of fees and charges in the transportation sector will be exempted during the implementation period, mainly covering the following activities:
Exemptions in the maritime sector
- Exemption of fees and charges for vessels entering and leaving maritime areas
- Reduction of costs related to seaport operations
Exemptions for inland waterway transport
- Vehicles operating between domestic ports and terminals are exempt from fees charged at these locations
Partial exemption of transport infrastructure fees
- Applied to certain activities related to transport infrastructure usage
These are all cost items that account for a significant share of logistics costs, especially for:
- Import-export businesses
- Containerized cargo
- Industrial cargo and high-volume shipments
The exemption of these fees helps businesses directly reduce transportation costs per shipment.
Why should businesses pay attention to this policy?
At present, logistics costs are under pressure from many factors, including:
- Rising and volatile fuel prices
- International freight rates remaining at a high level
- Increasing handling and warehousing costs
- Pressure to deliver quickly and on schedule
These factors increase input costs and directly affect business profitability and competitiveness.
Therefore, the transport fee exemption policy can be seen as an opportunity for businesses to reduce logistics costs in the short term and operate more efficiently.
How should businesses make use of the exemption policy?
To maximize the benefits of the policy, businesses need to take a proactive approach in their operational planning:
Increase transportation activities during the incentive period
Promote larger shipments or import-export orders during the fee exemption period.
Optimize transportation modes
Combine road, sea, and inland waterway transport to select the most cost-effective option.
Optimize transport routes
Prioritize routes that benefit from fee exemptions in order to reduce total logistics costs.
Build a long-term plan
Use cost data from this period to develop an operational strategy after the policy ends.
The role of logistics providers in cost optimization
The exemption policy will only deliver maximum value when businesses implement an appropriate operational plan.
A professional logistics provider can help businesses:
- Analyze and optimize logistics costs
- Advise on suitable transport routes
- Coordinate flexibly according to cargo type
- Minimize additional operating costs
This allows businesses not only to reduce costs, but also to improve the efficiency of the entire supply chain.
Ngọc Phước Logistics – Supporting businesses in reducing logistics costs effectively
In the context of fluctuating transport costs, Ngọc Phước Logistics provides solutions that help businesses optimize logistics costs and improve operational efficiency.
With a service ecosystem that includes:
- Road and sea transportation
- Port operations, cargo handling, and lashing
- Customs procedures
- Warehousing and distribution
Ngọc Phước Logistics is capable of:
- Advising on cost-saving transportation solutions
- Leveraging exemption policies to optimize operations
- Coordinating flexibly at ports such as Cái Mép and Phú Mỹ
- Ensuring progress and reducing transportation risks
This helps businesses reduce logistics costs not only in the short term, but also in a more stable way over the long term.
Conclusion
The transport fee exemption policy effective until June 30, 2026 is an important opportunity for businesses to reduce logistics costs and optimize transportation operations.
However, to make full use of the benefits, businesses need a clear strategy and the right logistics partner.
With practical operational capability and an integrated service ecosystem, Ngọc Phước Logistics is ready to support businesses in optimizing costs and improving supply chain efficiency during a period of market volatility.
