⭐ Global Shipping Congestion 2025: Impact on Oil Importers in Vietnam

🔍 Market Overview

Global logistics in 2025 is entering a period of intensified congestion, with shipping delays spreading across major ports in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
For Vietnam—a country heavily reliant on imported oils such as Coconut Oil, Fish Oil, Beef Tallow, and Other Oil—this global disruption is beginning to influence:

• Import lead times

• Freight costs

• Inventory planning

• Contract stability

• Supplier diversification

Vietnamese oil importers and distributors like Rich Moon must adjust strategies to maintain stable supply during fluctuating logistics conditions.

🌏 Key Drivers of Shipping Congestion in 2025

Shipping congestion in 2025 is shaped by several international factors:

1️⃣ Red Sea & Middle East Tensions

Rerouting ships away from the Red Sea has added:

• 10–14 additional days via Cape of Good Hope

• Higher fuel consumption

• Increased freight rates

This impacts shipments from India, the Middle East, and Europe—key suppliers of Beef Tallow, Sacha Inchi Oil, and specialty fats.

2️⃣ Port Congestion in Southeast Asia

Major regional ports facing overload include:

• Singapore

• Port Klang

• Laem Chabang

This delays shipments of:

• Crude & Refined Coconut Oil (Philippines, Indonesia)

• Fish Oil (Thailand, Vietnam, China)

• Palm Oil (Malaysia, Indonesia)

3️⃣ Container Shortages & Equipment Imbalance

Demand for reefer and flexi-tank containers is rising, especially for:

• Fish Oil

• High Acid Fish Oil

• Refined Coconut Oil

• Sacha Inchi Oil

This creates competition among importers and drives container rental prices upward.

4️⃣ Rising Global Demand for Edible Oils

Food manufacturing, confectionery, aquafeed, and biofuel sectors continue expanding globally.
As demand grows, shipping lines prioritize bulk buyers, increasing lead times for smaller importers.

🚢 Impact on Vietnam’s Oil Import Sector

The oil import industry is experiencing several logistics challenges in 2025.

🕒 1. Longer Lead Times

Average delays have increased by:

• 7–12 days for Southeast Asia shipments

• 12–18 days for India & Middle East routes

• 18–25 days for Europe routes

These delays affect products like:
✔ Crude Fish Oil
✔ Refined Stearin Fish Oil
✔ Crude Beef Tallow
✔ Virgin Coconut Oil
✔ Crude Cashew Shell Oil

📦 2. Higher Freight & Insurance Costs

Sea freight rates on key routes rose by 18–32% in Q1–Q2 2025.
Insurance premiums also increased due to rerouting risks.

This results in:

• Higher import cost per MT

• Higher MOQ requirements from carriers

• Pressure on distributors’ pricing strategies

🏭 3. Inventory Planning Challenges

Manufacturers in food, feed, and cosmetics industries are facing:

• Stock shortages

• Overlapping shipments

• Higher warehouse holding costs

Consistent supply is especially critical for:

• Aquafeed companies using Fish Oil & Fish Stearin

• Skincare manufacturers using Coconut Oil & specialty oils

• Food processing using Rice Bran Oil & Sacha Inchi Oil

🔍 Which Oils Are Most Affected?

Highly Impacted

• Coconut Oil (all grades) → Philippines/Indonesia congestion

• Fish Oil → Seasonal supply + equipment shortage

• Beef Tallow → Middle East delays

• Crude Rice Bran Oil or Refined Rice Bran Oil → India port congestion

• Sacha Inchi Oil → Limited container availability

Moderately Impacted

• Crude Cashew Shell Oil or Refined Cashew Shell Oil

• Industrial vegetable oils

Least Impacted

• Domestic Vietnamese fish oil (short-distance transport)

📈 Opportunities for Rich Moon in 2025

Despite challenges, market shifts create several opportunities:

✔ 1. Strengthening Long-Term Contracts

Many global exporters offer better pricing for:

• 6-month to 12-month agreements

• Volume-locked contracts

• Priority vessel loading

✔ 2. Expanding Supplier Diversification

More importers are exploring new supply sources such as:

• South America (coconut & specialty oils)

• Africa (tallow & vegetable oils)

• Eastern Europe

✔ 3. Value Through Documentation & Reliability

International buyers increasingly prioritize suppliers with:

• COA, CQ, MSDS

• Consistent communication

• Accurate shipping schedules

Rich Moon’s documentation and quality system provide competitive advantages in this area.

🔮 Market Outlook (Late 2025–Early 2026)

Short-Term

• Shipping congestion expected to remain high

• Freight rates may continue rising

• Lead times remain unstable

Mid-Term

• New vessel deployments may ease global pressure

• Oil & fats prices may stabilize

• Importers with strong supplier networks will gain advantage

📞 Contact Rich Moon

Francis – Sales Executive
📧 Email: sale4@richmoon.com.vn
📱 Mobile / WhatsApp / WeChat: +84 387 363 125
🌐 https://richmoon.com.vn
🏢 Address: 270/4i Le Dinh Can Street, Tan Tao Ward, Binh Tan District, HCMC, Vietnam