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Ship a container to Vietnam

Container shipping services to Vietnam offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Vietnam with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Vietnam.

Shipping a container to Vietnam has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Vietnam.

Container shipping to Vietnam

Ship a container to Vietnam

Ship a container to the major ports in Vietnam : Port of Haiphong, Port of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Vietnam?

How much does it cost to ship a container to Vietnam, the average price to ship a container to Vietnam is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars. The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Vietnam ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the port in Vietnam.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Vietnam, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Vietnam is from $850 to $1530. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Vietnam ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Vietnam, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Vietnam is from $850 to $4500. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Vietnam ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Vietnam:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Vietnam in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Vietnam.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

¿How long does it take to ship a container to Vietnam?

The average transit time to ship a container to Vietnam is from 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Vietnam:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Vietnam from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Ho Chi Minh 35 2115€
Europe Spain Valencia Ho Chi Minh 32 2115€
Europe Spain Barcelona Ho Chi Minh 35 2115€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Ho Chi Minh 40 1850€
North America United States New York Ho Chi Minh 38 $3500
North America United States Miami Ho Chi Minh 35 $3850
North America United States Los Angeles Ho Chi Minh 15 $1500
North America United States Houston TX Ho Chi Minh 52 $3650
Asia China Shanghai Ho Chi Minh 15 $1350

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Vietnam:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Vietnam is the route from Valencia Spain to Vietnam with an average of 15 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Vietnam is from New York USA to the port of Ho Chi Minh Vietnam, with an average transit time of 30 to 38 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Vietnam:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Vietnam is from the port of Houston Texas, with an estimated average transit time between 45 and 52 days. The next longest route is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an average transit time of 38-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Vietnam?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Vietnam?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Vietnam is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Vietnam

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Vietnam with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Vietnam for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Vietnam.

Container shipping service to Vietnam Type of container Ocean freight rates to Vietnam:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Vietnam?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Vietnam, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Vietnam is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam is from 1150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Vietnam

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Vietnam for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Vietnam.

Container shipping service to Vietnam Type of container Ocean freight rates to Vietnam:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam is from 2500€ to 5500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Vietnam

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Vietnam for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Vietnam.

Container shipping service to Vietnam Type of container Ocean freight rates to Vietnam:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Vietnam. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Vietnam is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Vietnam?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Vietnam?, the average price to ship a container from China to Vietnam is from $850 to $3500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Vietnam

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Vietnam with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Vietnam for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Vietnam.

Container shipping service to Vietnam Type of container Ocean freight rates to Vietnam:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Vietnam 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Vietnam?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Vietnam, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Vietnam is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Vietnam:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Vietnam from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Vietnam, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Vietnam, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Vietnam from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Vietnam from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Vietnam. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Vietnam?

To export and then import a container to Vietnam via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $850 USD to $4550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Vietnam, plus import fees from Vietnam customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Vietnam, which will be an average of 7.96% tariffs + 7% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Vietnam. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Vietnam when it is established by some Vietnam regulations for imports without taxes to Vietnam. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Vietnam.

Can i import cargo via container to Vietnam?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Vietnam from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Vietnam from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Vietnam Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Vietnam.

What documents are needed for customs in Vietnam?

The requirements to import into Vietnam are to present the commercial invoice translated into Vietnamese and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Vietnam:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Vietnam
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Vietnam
  • Vietnam Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Vietnam
  • Vietnam Moving Inventory (original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Vietnam that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Vietnam
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Vietnam
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Vietnam Customs.

If you need more information to ship a container to Vietnam you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Vietnam:

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Vietnam made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Vietnam Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 50% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds from 0% to 5% in Vietnam. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Vietnam, if the import comes from the European Union or USA and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.

Import fees in Vietnam:

Most goods imported into Vietnam are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Vietnam that are subject to the following rates:

Tariff rates and duties from 0% to 50% + VAT from 0% to 5%

How to ship a container to Vietnam?

The first step in shipping a container to Vietnam is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Vietnam from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Vietnam.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Vietnam:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Vietnam.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Vietnam for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Vietnam.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Vietnam.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Vietnam.

Major Ports in Vietnam for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Vietnam, these are the most important port terminals in Vietnam for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Vietnam, these are the most important port terminals in Vietnam for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Haiphong Port

Address:8A Tran Phu street Hai Phong city Vietnam
Coordinates: 20° 52' 2" N 106° 40' 48" E

Port of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh

Address: district 4 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Coordinates: 10° 45' 34" N 106° 43' 15" E

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Vietnam?

Advantages of container shipping service to Vietnam:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Vietnam
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Vietnam
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Vietnam

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Vietnam from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to Vietnam used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Vietnam
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh; Port Code: VNSGN
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Haiphong ; Port Code: VNHPH
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh; Port Code: VNSGN
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Haiphong ; Port Code: VNHPH
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh; Port Code: VNSGN
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Haiphong ; Port Code: VNHPH
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh; Port Code: VNSGN
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Haiphong ; Port Code: VNHPH
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh; Port Code: VNSGN
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Haiphong ; Port Code: VNHPH

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Vietnam:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Vietnam that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Vietnam?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Vietnam? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Vietnam a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Vietnam:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Vietnam.
  2. Comprobar que la mercancía IMO este en buenas condiciones para poder ser cargado en el barco. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Vietnam.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Vietnam.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Vietnam that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects

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