FIATA Certificate Awarding Ceremony: A Milestone in International-Standard Logistics Training and Human Resource Development

On the morning of August 15, 2026, the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and the Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute (VLI) solemnly held the FIATA Certificate Awarding Ceremony to honor learners who successfully completed the training program, including outstanding students from the University of Transport and Communications – Campus in Ho Chi Minh City (UTC2) under the integrated training program.

The event not only recognized the learners’ academic efforts and professional development, but also marked an important milestone in bringing international logistics training standards into the university environment. It further reaffirmed the roles of VLA and VLI in developing a high-quality workforce for Vietnam’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) sector.

FIATA – A Qualification That Opens Doors to International Career Opportunities

As Vietnam’s logistics industry becomes increasingly integrated into global supply chains, the requirements for logistics professionals extend beyond theoretical knowledge. Professionals are expected to possess practical expertise, a modern logistics mindset, and the ability to meet international standards. This is where the value of the FIATA training program becomes particularly evident.

The FIATA Diploma is a professional training program developed under the framework of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). The program is designed to equip current and prospective professionals in freight forwarding and logistics with practical knowledge and competencies, enabling them to effectively meet the evolving demands of the industry and operate in accordance with international standards.

Completing the program and earning the FIATA Diploma is therefore more than simply obtaining an additional qualification after a period of study. It represents recognition of the learner’s journey in accessing an internationally oriented body of professional knowledge, covering freight forwarding, multimodal transport, documentation, international trade, and other related operations across the supply chain.

For logistics students in particular, gaining access to the FIATA program from the university classroom provides a significant advantage, as academic knowledge is closely connected with professional standards and the practical requirements of businesses.

This enables students to take a more proactive approach when transitioning from the academic environment to the workplace, while building a strong foundation for further career development in a highly internationalized field such as Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

VLA and VLI – Bridging Professional Standards with the Education Ecosystem

Behind every FIATA Diploma awarded lies not only the achievement of the learner, but also the result of a collaborative effort among professional associations, training institutions, and universities.

As the organization representing Vietnam’s logistics service business community, VLA plays an important role in fostering connections among businesses, the workforce, and international professional standards.

Meanwhile, VLI serves as a key institution responsible for conducting research, providing training, and developing logistics human resources. Through these activities, VLI helps translate industry knowledge, standards, and emerging trends into training programs tailored to the practical needs of Vietnam.

The collaboration among VLA, VLI, universities, and businesses creates a meaningful model for the development of human resources in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM).

Rather than focusing solely on theoretical knowledge, this model aims to develop a new generation of professionals who can understand knowledge, apply it in practice, meet professional standards, and adapt to the global logistics environment.

This approach is also an important direction for improving the quality of logistics human resources, strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnam’s logistics industry, and meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of businesses amid continuous changes in global supply chains.

UTC2 – Bringing FIATA Standards Closer to Logistics Students

A particular highlight of the ceremony on August 15, 2026, was the participation of students from the University of Transport and Communications – Campus in Ho Chi Minh City (UTC2), VLI’s education partner in the integrated training program.

Through the partnership between VLI and UTC2, students have the opportunity to undertake FIATA training alongside their university studies. This represents a significant step toward bringing international professional training standards closer to students from their university years.

The program provides learners with an academic foundation, systems thinking, and research capabilities, enabling them to gain deeper insights into freight forwarding operations and the practical requirements of the industry.

As part of the program, learners were officially awarded FIATA Diplomas after completing the required coursework and fulfilling the program’s requirements.

These moments captured more than simply a diploma-awarding ceremony. They also reflected the connection among universities, professional associations, training institutions, and learners, all working toward a common goal: developing a Vietnamese logistics workforce with strong professional capabilities and the capacity to integrate into the international market.

Investing in People – Investing in the Competitiveness of Vietnam’s Logistics Industry

Logistics is a highly interconnected industry, where the capabilities of individual professionals can directly influence the operational efficiency of businesses and entire supply chains.

As Vietnam becomes increasingly integrated into global production and trade networks, a highly qualified logistics workforce has become one of the key factors determining the industry’s ability to strengthen its competitiveness.

Therefore, developing logistics human resources is not solely the responsibility of universities or businesses. It requires the collective efforts of government agencies, professional associations, educational institutions, training providers, and the business community.

As organizations committed to connecting the logistics business community and promoting industry development, VLA and VLI continue to expand training programs, incorporate international knowledge and standards, and enhance the professional capabilities of Vietnam’s logistics workforce.

The FIATA Certificate Awarding Ceremony on August 15, 2026, marked the completion of one stage of learning while simultaneously opening a new journey for each graduate. For learners, the FIATA Diploma represents recognition of their efforts and provides a foundation for continued professional development in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. For universities, it demonstrates the value of connecting higher education with international professional standards. For VLA and VLI, it marks another milestone in their mission to train and develop a highly qualified logistics workforce and build a professional, capable Vietnamese logistics community ready to integrate into the international market.

Each FIATA Diploma awarded today therefore represents more than an individual achievement. It is also another building block in the broader journey of developing a highly qualified workforce for Vietnam’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management industry. We wish all graduates continued success as they apply their knowledge in practice, pursue lifelong learning, and develop into professional and resilient logistics practitioners capable of creating value for businesses, supply chains, and Vietnam’s logistics industry.

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