Headway JSC – Comprehensive Cold Chain Solutions, Connecting Seafood To Global Markets

(Integrated cold chain solutions help maintain proper storage conditions and preserve seafood quality throughout the transportation journey)

In seafood import and export operations, temperature control, transit time, and storage conditions are critical factors in preserving cargo quality. The specific requirements of fresh and frozen seafood call for seamless coordination across the entire cold chain, from storage and transportation to cargo handover, enabling businesses to maintain operational efficiency, minimize disruptions, and meet international market requirements.

With over 23 years of experience, Headway Logistics provides transportation and cold chain management solutions for fresh and frozen seafood, combining its operational capabilities in Vietnam with an international logistics network.

CHALLENGES IN SEAFOOD COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS

Seafood supply chains require strict control at multiple stages, where reefer equipment, temperature conditions, storage capacity, transportation schedules, and customs clearance procedures can directly affect cargo quality and delivery timelines.

Common challenges faced by businesses include:

• Shortages of refrigerated equipment, particularly during peak export seasons
• Changes to vessel schedules and port operations that disrupt transportation plans
• Limited capacity at cold storage facilities, container depots, and specialized transport fleets
• The need to maintain stable temperatures throughout the entire transportation journey
• Coordination among multiple parties throughout transportation, warehousing, and cargo handover
• Increasingly complex import-export procedures and cross-border logistics requirements

(Reefer containers are operated and monitored to maintain temperature control throughout cargo handling operations.)

HEADWAY'S COMPREHENSIVE COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS

To address these challenges, Headway provides end-to-end cold chain solutions, integrating infrastructure, specialized equipment, cargo tracking technology, and operational expertise for perishable goods.

The solutions cover the entire logistics process, including transportation, warehousing, reefer cargo handling, temperature control, customs clearance, and cargo handover. This integrated approach helps synchronize the various links in the supply chain and minimize potential disruptions that could affect cargo integrity.

As a result, Headway helps businesses plan logistics operations more effectively, manage risks, and maintain appropriate cargo storage conditions from origin to final destination.

LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES & GLOBAL NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

With an annual handling capacity of over 54,000 TEUs of refrigerated cargo, 8 offices across Vietnam, and a global logistics network spanning more than 196 countries, Headway Logistics has established specialized capabilities in handling fresh and frozen cargo.

On trade lanes connecting Asia with the United States, Europe, and other international markets, Headway integrates international freight transportation, warehousing, container depots, customs services, and cross-border logistics to develop transportation plans tailored to the specific requirements of refrigerated cargo and shipping schedules, helping maintain proper cargo conditions and ensure continuity throughout the supply chain.

(An extensive global partner network enables Headway to coordinate the various links in international cold chain operations efficiently.)

HEADWAY LOGISTICS – PARTNERING WITH SEAFOOD BUSINESSES

Headway provides integrated cold chain logistics solutions to businesses across the seafood, food, and manufacturing sectors, including Vinamilk, Vinh Hoan, Fatifish, Mekong Seafood, and CLFish.

Drawing on practical experience in cold chain logistics operations, Headway flexibly addresses the specific requirements of various commodities, including shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid, octopus, and other fresh and frozen seafood products, covering transportation, storage, and cargo handover.

Through these capabilities, Headway supports Vietnamese seafood businesses in optimizing their supply chains, preserving cargo quality, and expanding into international markets.

(Headway connects with customers at Vietfish 2026, the international seafood exhibition.)

CONNECT WITH HEADWAY LOGISTICS FOR COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS TODAY

44 Nguyen Van Kinh Street, Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
headway.com.vn
(+84) 28 22 00 55 66