Shipping from China to Vietnam
Sea freight from China to Vietnam
LCL (LCL)
By LCL shipping, your cargo shares container space with other companies' products imported from China to Vietnam. LCL is often the most cost-effective method for businesses shipping smaller shipments.
Full Container Load (FCL)
With FCL shipping, you have exclusive use of the shipping container. Your shipment will be completely sealed in the container from origin to destination. FCL shipping is not only faster than LCL, but also cheaper.
Air freight from China to Vietnam
Air freight is by far the fastest way to export from China to Vietnam. Some shipments can be completed within four days. However, this is the most expensive shipping method.
Trucking from China to Vietnam
Now, let me introduce you to trucking from China to Vietnam.
You can use it if you want to ship goods from Yunnan Province to Vietnam.
Trucking from China to Vietnam is very flexible.
This is one of the main advantages.
For example; you can ship to very small towns without airports, oceans or rail lines.
With this, TJ chinafreight we can provide door to door shipping from China to Vietnam.
That is, you can visit places within Vietnam.
guess what?
This will work in your favor - cost-effective, convenient and reliable trucking from China to Vietnam.
The process here is very simple.
How long does it take to ship goods from China to Vietnam?
The time it takes to ship goods from China to Vietnam, as well as the price, are often important factors in determining the shipping method.
Of course, air freight is the fastest option, with transit times between China and Vietnam ranging from four to eight days. On the other hand, shipping time by sea can vary greatly depending on the distance between the origin and destination ports. You can expect the shipping duration to be between 7 and 31 days.
The following are examples of transit times for routes operated by Shipa Freight between China and Vietnam:
Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City - 8 days FCL, 14 days LCL
Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City - 14 days FCL
Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City - 24 days FCL
Huangpu to Ho Chi Minh City - 24 days for FCL, 16 days for LCL
Lianyungang to Haiphong - 31 days FCL
Jiangmen to Haiphong - 7 days FCL, 5 days LCL
Shanghai to Haiphong – 13 days FCL, 7 days LCL
Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City - 31 days FCL
Qingdao to Haiphong - 7 days FCL
Tianjin to Haiphong - 13 days FCL
Zhongshan to Ho Chi Minh City - 27 days FCL
While the flight from China to Vietnam only takes a few hours, the entire shipping process takes days. The transit time for air cargo includes customs and security inspections, as well as loading and unloading of the cargo.
Below is an example of transit times for a typical air freight route between China and Vietnam:
Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh - 4 days
Shenzhen Ho Chi Minh – 8 days
Shanghai to Hanoi - 5 days
Beijing to Hanoi - 8 days
Guangzhou to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh - 7 days
China and Vietnam Customs Clearance
Clearing customs can seem like a daunting process, especially if this is your first time exporting from China to Vietnam. A freight forwarder can take the load off you by providing the necessary guidance and expertise to ensure your shipments comply with the rules.
What is the customs clearance process for goods from China to Vietnam?
you have to provide information about certain things,
- Origin and destination of the goods
- Importers and Exporters Tax Information
- Package quantity, volume, weight and product description
- Tax payable
You need to provide the following documents,
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Packing list
- Any required proof (for restricted items and special approvals)
