Walmart has added Vietnam to its cross-border ocean shipping network, enabling sellers to ship goods directly from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong to its U.S. facilities. These are the retailer’s first origin ports outside China, reflecting both shifting global trade patterns and Vietnam’s rising role as a manufacturing hub. The expansion arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season, giving sellers more options to manage inventory flows.
The move comes as U.S. trade policy changes, including higher tariffs, prompt companies to diversify sourcing beyond China. Vietnam has emerged as a preferred alternative, with firms such as HP and Boot Barn increasing procurement from the country to mitigate supply chain risk. Walmart said the new shipping lanes will help sellers move merchandise more efficiently from production hubs to end customers through its integrated logistics services.
The company is also offering incentives to attract more businesses to its supply chain platform, positioning itself in closer competition with Amazon. Walmart Fulfillment Services will waive peak season storage fees from October through December, sparing sellers the additional USD 1.50 per cubic foot charge normally applied to goods stored over 30 days. In addition, Walmart is offering a 30% discount through October 1 on its Multichannel Solutions, which supports order fulfillment across multiple platforms including Walmart.com, Amazon, Shein, and Temu.
By linking Vietnam into its logistics ecosystem, Walmart strengthens its capacity to support sellers navigating supply chain diversification, while bolstering its competitive edge in the global fulfillment market.
(Source: RetailDive)
