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From 24 tons of air cargo in December to complex DG tank logistics in January, they once again proved their range

Headway JSC, a Coop member in Hanoi, Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City, closed 2025 at full speed and stepped into the new year without missing a beat. Across two very different operations, the company demonstrated the versatility, technical knowledge, and coordination skills required to keep critical industrial supply chains moving.

December: keeping factories running during peak season

In December, during one of the most congested moments of the logistics calendar, Headway managed the urgent air transport of more than 24 tons of industrial welding consumables from Europe to Vietnam. The shipment moved along the Prague–Abu Dhabi–Hanoi corridor and was designed to protect factory production schedules that could not afford delays.

The cargo served essential sectors including shipbuilding, heavy fabrication, cement, sugar, and paper manufacturing. Heavyweight, high value, and strict deadlines made timing the decisive factor.

After evaluating urgency and risk exposure, Headway opted for air freight. The choice allowed the customer to compress transit time, maintain planning stability, and keep tighter control over valuable materials at a moment when capacity constraints typically threaten reliability.

The team coordinated documentation, airline arrangements, packaging compliance, and milestone monitoring from origin to final delivery in Hanoi.

As Felix Nguen, Managing Director of Headway said, “Executing such a volume by air at peak season confirmed our company’s ability to mobilize international partnerships quickly and secure workable routings when the market is under pressure.”

January: precision logistics for dangerous goods

A few weeks later, the challenge shifted completely. January opened with a highly specialized dangerous goods movement: four ISO tank containers of Phenol shipped from Taicang, China, to Ho Chi Minh City through a multimodal combination of sea freight and inland trucking. Alongside transportation, Headway took responsibility for customs procedures, regulatory compliance, and ground coordination.

Phenol is a hazardous liquid chemical, so nothing in this project could be improvised. Every phase demanded certified equipment, precise documentation, and continuous supervision to safeguard both safety and production continuity for the consignee.

“Transporting dangerous goods is never just about moving cargo from point A to point B,” said Felix Nguyen. “It requires preparation, certified equipment, proper documentation, and constant monitoring. Our objective is always to protect the client’s production schedule while maintaining the highest safety standards.”

Following a detailed risk assessment, the team deployed internationally approved tank containers, secured all declarations and permits, and synchronized port and inland operations to avoid disruptions. This methodical structure paid off. The cargo flowed according to plan, with exposure to delay or penalties significantly reduced.

“Our strength lies in combining regulatory knowledge, local execution, and project coordination,” Felix added. “That combination is what enables us to manage sensitive industrial cargo with confidence.”

One company, many capabilities

Whether the job calls for lifting dozens of tons into the air at the busiest time of the year or managing hazardous liquids under strict compliance frameworks, Headway has the depth to adapt its tools, partners, and planning style to the mission.

Congratulations to Headway JSC and all the best for their upcoming projects!