The purpose of this manuscript is therefore to present an assessment framework of the current logistics situation in Vietnam.Even though Vietnam is developing rapidly, its logistics system is still limited and may in the future hinder its continued economic growth. This manuscript is separated into five main sections. The first section introduces the paper and its objectives. The second section presents the literature review on national logistics systems and background related to logistics in vietnam. The third section discusses the analytical framework used in the assessment of the Vietnamese logistics system while the fourth section presents the current status of logistics in Vietnam. The last section summarizes and provides further thoughts on the various issues.