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As global trade continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities, air cargo routes between Hanoi (Vietnam) and Singapore have become increasingly vital for Southeast Asia’s logistics and export sectors. Recent reports, including Scan Global Logistics’ “The Global Supply Chain Weather Forecast” (published November 2025), highlight that airfreight rates across the Asia-Pacific region are showing mild increases, with Southeast Asia seeing a +1% uptick on average.
This modest rise, however, hides deeper structural changes: while exports from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore to Europe are growing, the Asia-to-U.S. trade lane is softening. These shifts are shaping how logistics providers and exporters plan their air cargo bookings from Hanoi to Singapore — a short but strategic route for regional consolidation and transshipment.
In recent months, the air cargo market in Southeast Asia (SEA) has been relatively stable. The region’s strong manufacturing base, coupled with expanding e-commerce and high-tech exports, keeps cargo volumes consistent even amid global trade fluctuations.
Singapore remains the leading airfreight hub in the region, serving as both a destination and transshipment gateway. Cargo shipped from Hanoi often connects via Singapore to other global destinations — particularly Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
According to ScanGL’s latest report, the +1% increase in freight rates in SEA reflects a gradual tightening in available cargo capacity, partly due to seasonal demand and limited freighter additions.
“We’re seeing slight rate pressures on key intra-Asia routes such as Vietnam–Singapore, but overall capacity remains manageable for early bookers,” said a regional airfreight manager from Scan Global Logistics.
Vietnam’s export activity continues to rise, supported by strong demand for electronics, textiles, seafood, and high-value agricultural products. Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) plays a crucial role as the northern gateway for air cargo exports.
Recent customs data show that air exports from Hanoi increased by nearly 4% year-on-year in Q3 2025, with Singapore consistently ranking among the top five destinations. Many Vietnamese exporters rely on Singapore’s Changi Airport not just as an endpoint, but as a distribution center for further global shipments.
The Hanoi–Singapore route, typically serviced by airlines such as Singapore Airlines Cargo, Vietravel Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines Cargo, is seeing higher booking activity — especially in the electronics, pharmaceuticals, and express parcel segments.
Export Dynamics: Vietnam’s Rising Air Cargo Demand
The recent ScanGL forecast underscores a key operational concern: capacity tightening on select intra-Asia routes.
While the Asia–U.S. lane experiences reduced load factors due to slowing retail demand, the Asia–Europe and intra-Asia networks are showing renewed strength, leading to localized rate variations.
For companies shipping from Hanoi to Singapore, this means:
Booking earlier (at least 7–10 days ahead) is recommended to secure competitive rates.
Rate volatility may occur in peak weeks, especially during year-end holiday demand or electronics shipment surges.
Shippers using general cargo services might experience delays if capacity is prioritized for high-yield goods such as semiconductors or perishables.
Industry experts suggest that the freighter network between Hanoi and Singapore will likely expand modestly in early 2026 as carriers adjust capacity based on demand and cost pressures.
Airfreight costs are influenced by multiple factors beyond demand and supply. Three elements currently drive price fluctuations:
Fuel Surcharges – Global jet fuel prices have increased by 3–5% in the past quarter, prompting carriers to adjust fuel surcharges across all intra-Asia routes.
Currency Movements – The Vietnamese dong’s relative stability against the USD helps buffer sudden cost spikes, but fluctuations in SGD/USD still affect conversion-based pricing.
Airport Handling and Security Fees – Both Noi Bai and Changi Airports have adjusted terminal handling fees to support infrastructure upgrades, slightly increasing overall booking costs.
These factors combined make Hanoi–Singapore air cargo rates marginally higher than mid-2025 averages, though still competitive compared to longer-haul lanes.
Singapore continues to cement its position as a logistics and re-export hub for Southeast Asia. For Vietnam-based exporters, air cargo to Singapore serves several strategic purposes:
Transshipment point for Europe-bound goods (especially time-sensitive electronics and fashion products).
Bonded warehousing and regional consolidation for ASEAN distribution.
Value-added services such as labeling, quality inspection, and re-packaging before global export.
As of late 2025, Changi Airport handled over 2 million tonnes of cargo annually, supported by its Air Cargo Hub Development Strategy that focuses on automation, smart warehousing, and green logistics initiatives.
This modern infrastructure enhances the efficiency of Hanoi–Singapore shipments, minimizing ground time and supporting rapid customs clearance.
Strategic Role of Singapore as a Logistics Hub
A growing number of logistics companies are adopting digital booking platforms to streamline cargo space reservations and rate management.
Tools such as CargoWise, WebCargo by Freightos, and airline e-booking portals allow Vietnamese forwarders to:
Compare rates in real-time,
Access live space availability,
Book guaranteed cargo slots with Singapore-based carriers.
This digital shift is crucial for smaller exporters who may lack direct contracts with major airlines. It also improves transparency and efficiency across the Hanoi–Singapore air cargo booking process.
Based on recent trends and expert forecasts, exporters and logistics planners should consider the following best practices:
Book in advance to lock in stable rates amid fluctuating demand.
Monitor seasonal surcharges, especially during Christmas, Lunar New Year, and global electronics product launches.
Use digital platforms for visibility on capacity and rate updates.
Partner with reliable forwarders experienced in Hanoi–Singapore operations.
Prepare flexible routing options via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Bangkok if capacity constraints arise.
These strategies can help mitigate cost risks and ensure timely delivery, particularly for time-sensitive or high-value goods.
Looking ahead, analysts predict that air cargo between Hanoi and Singapore will continue to grow steadily through 2026.
Key growth drivers include:
Ongoing FDI inflows into Vietnam’s manufacturing sector,
Strengthened Vietnam–Singapore economic cooperation, and
Continued digitalization of freight operations.
While moderate cost increases are expected due to fuel and labor factors, overall capacity expansion and smart booking tools are set to enhance efficiency and reliability.
In essence, the Hanoi–Singapore route is becoming a cornerstone of regional logistics connectivity, linking Vietnam’s growing production hubs with Singapore’s world-class logistics infrastructure.