Ocean Freight From China To Vietnam And Vice Versa

1. Introduce Ocean Freight From China To Vietnam

China is located in East Asia and is the fourth largest country in the world by land area. China is the world’s most populous country, with a population of over 1.4 billion people. The Chinese economy is driven by a combination of state-owned enterprises and private companies, with a focus on manufacturing and exports. China is also a major player in international trade and has become an important trading partner for many countries around the world.

Related to China and Vietnam two-way trade relationship, in 2020, the total trade between Vietnam and China amounted to approximately $133 billion. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in Chinese investment in Vietnam, with a focus on infrastructure projects and high-tech industries.

Vietnamese’s products are exported to China such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products. Meanwhile, Chinese’s products are imported into Vietnam including machinery, electronics, and chemicals.

Alphatrans is as a premier transporter in handle cargo from Vietnam to China and reverse. Alphatrans optimize and monitor overall flow of you supply chain and reliable partner for Vietnam’s exporters.

2. Sea freight service From China To Vietnam by Alphatrans

China has many international seaports that serve as important hubs for trade and commerce. Some of the main international seaports in China include:

• Port of Shanghai: Located on the eastern coast of China, the Port of Shanghai is the largest and busiest seaport in the world. It handles more cargo than any other port, and is a major gateway for imports and exports to and from China. There are some carriers that have handled shipment to this routes like Cosco, MSC, OOCL, CMA CGM, Hapag Loy, Evergreen(EMC), Yangming(YML), Maersk.
• Port of Shenzhen is the fourth busiest seaport in the world, and is an important hub for container shipping. It is connected to Hong Kong and other major ports in Southeast Asia. There are some carriers that have handled shipment to this routes like Cosco, MSC, OOCL, CMA CGM, Hapag Loy, Evergreen(EMC), Yangming(YML), Maersk.
• Port of Ningbo is the third busiest seaport in the world, and is an important hub for container shipping and bulk cargo.
• Port of Qingdao is an important hub for container shipping and bulk cargo. It is also a major gateway for trade with Japan and Korea. There are some carriers that have handled shipment to this routes like Cosco, MSC, OOCL, CMA CGM, Hapag Loy, Evergreen(EMC), Yangming(YML), Maersk.

a) FCL-Full Container Load from Vietnam to China and reverse

Alphatrans have experience in handling all types of container: 20DC, 40DC, reefer container, flat container with international commerce as:

• Door to door service for FCL, trading according to EXW, FCA, DAP, DDP term that means shipment is transported from seller’s nominated address to buyer ’s warehouse
• Port to door service for FCL, trading according to FAS, FOB term that means shipment is transported from port of loading to buyer’s warehouse.
• Port to port service for FC, trading according to FAS, FOB term that means excluded customs procedure, inland trucking, shipment is transported from port of loading to port of discharge.

b) LCL-Less than container load from Vietnam to China and reverse

Alphatrans have consolidation service with dimension from 1-16 CBM with multi-modes:

• Door to door service for LCL:trading according to EXW,FCA,DAP,DDP term that means shipment is transported from seller’s nominated address, collected at container’ yard and is delivered buyer’s warehouse.
• Port to door service for LCL, trading according to FAS, FOB term that means shipment is transported from container’s yard to buyer’s warehouse.
• Port to port service for LCL, trading according to FAS, FOB term that means excluded customs procedure, inland trucking, shipment is transported from port of loading to port of discharge.

c) Type of container-container specification

+ Dry container with 20 feet (20DC), 40 feet(40DC), 45 feet(45GP) and Dry high cubes container 40HC suitable for dry commodity, non-oversized, non-perishable

+ Reefer container 20 feet (20RF), 40 feet (40RF): suitable for fresh and frozen commodity

+ Open top container
+ Plat rack container
+ Tank container
SEA FREIGHT SERVICES FROM CHINA TO VIETNAM QUOTATION LCL

SEA FREIGHT SERVICES FROM CHINA TO VIETNAM QUOTATION FCL

3. Incoterm in foreign trade between Vietnam and China

• FOB: (Free on Board): the seller is responsible for delivering the commodity on board the ship at the named port of shipment, and the buyer is in-charge of all transportation costs and risks from that point on.
• EXW (Ex Works): The seller makes the commodity available at their premises, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation costs and risks
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): the seller is responsible for the cost of commodity, insurance and freight to the named port of destination, and the buyer is in-charge of unloading the commodity and any customs duties.
• DAP (Delivered at Place): The seller delivers the commodity to the named place of destination, and the buyer is in-charge of unloading the commodity and customs duties.
• DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): The seller is responsible for delivering the commodity to the buyer at the named of destination, including unloading and customs clearance. The seller is also in-charge of paying all costs associated with transporting the commodity to the destination, including taxes and duties.
• Door to door: Alphatrans’s service is afford to handling shipments by door to door at the populated cities in China.

4. Alphatrans’s Ocean Freight From China To Vietnam

• Vietnam-China transportation by sea and reverse: all products are handled by Alphatrans excepted prohibited commodity. Alphatrans have transportation service at the China ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao) to Vietnam’s ports: Haiphong, Dannang, Caimep, Catlai for LCL and FCL mode
• Customs procedures in China and Vietnam’s border: It is convenient and time-costing for handling your shipment by Alphatrans’ offices are spread of along South, Central and North of Vietnam and Alphatrans’s agents in China.
• Other service: Phytosanitary certification, certification original, fumigation, certification standard, certification regulation….

5. Main products are exported from Vietnam to China.

• Textiles and garments
• Footwear
• Electronic and accessories
• Aquatic products
• Seafood
• Agriculture products.

Goods are frequently imported and exported from China to Vietnam

6. Must-have documents in customs clearance in Vietnam and China.

• E-customs declaration
• Commercial Invoice
• Sales Contract
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Original
• Others documents: Certification original, Fumigation, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS),…

7. The information for quotation and handling by shipper

a) Full container Load-FCL, shipper need supply to Alphatrans: 

• MSDS for gas/liquid/powder commodity
• Type of container
• Volume/Weight/Dimension
• Port of loading-POL/Port of discharge-POD

b) Less container load-LCL shipper need supply to Alphatrans: 

• MSDS for gas/liquid/powder commodity
• Volume/Weight/Dimension of carton
• Port of loading-POL/Port of discharge-POD

LCL and FCL ocean freight services from China to Vietnam and otherwise

8. Handle processing of exporting/importing commodity from Vietnam to China and reverse

Step 1: Check information for commodity

• Check if the commodity is prohibited to export/import in China and Vietnam
• Check if the commodity is taxed or not
• Check whether the commodity have any special transport requirements
• Check if the commodity is oversized, liquid, dangerous or not

Step 2: Sign the contract, prepare the commodity for ready export 

• After step 1, seller and buyer need to sign a commercial invoice, prepare quality, quantity and other specifications of commodity, packaging and labeling them.

Step 3: Buy insurance for the commodity

The advantage of buying insurance for commodity is to reduce unlucky risks in transportation.

Step 4: Booking 

According to commercial contract, Incoterm:

• Whether seller or buyer book space on vessel for shipment
• What is the mode of transportation optimized in cost-saving, time-saving like inland truck, multiple transportation by air, sea, truck, rail
• Delivery conditions such as FOB, CFR, DDU, DDP …

Step 5: Customs procedures

It is obligate to customs declaration for export import commodity. Following the steps:

• Customs declaration correctly and the character of commodity
• Packing commodity orderly to be convenient inspection
• Complicating the custom’s decision

Step 6: On boarding 

• Giving the carrier shipping instruction
• Knowing the time of commodity is carried on vessel by dispatcher
• Receiving bill of landing from carrier

Step 7: Payment

After seller giving buyer bill of landing, buyer must have payment according to payment term that is showed in commercial contract such as LC, TTR, DP, DA,

9. The notes of Ocean Freight From China To Vietnam

• Checking to be sure the commodity is enough standard to be imported China
• Checking export tax in Vietnam
• Being sure to China buyer have import license in importing commodities such as foodstuff, medicine, plant, live stock
• Completing certification original-CO from Vietnam seller to be preferential tax by China buyer
• Having phytosanitary certification for livestock and plant
• Having fumigation certification for woody commodity
• Packing commodity hardly
• Choosing the trust China-Vietnam transporter-Alphatrans

10. Alphatrans is as global specialists in logistics industry with fulfillment service.

Alphatrans supply multi service from door to door, port to door, port to port from China ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao) to Vietnam (Hai Phong, Cat Lai, Da Nang) and reverse. Alphatrans is your choice by:

• Fast quote:It take 15-30 minutes to get carrier schedule and tracing your shipment.
• On time customs clearance: It take 1-2 days in customs clearance at post of loading and port of discharge
• Commitment: Alphatrans has a good relationship with agents in China, we guarantee to support freight rates, stable schedules, ensure commodity delivered to businesses quickly – safely – save
• Force of staff:  Alphatrans’ staff presents at Vietnam ports and Alphatrans’s agent in China for supporting anytime to your shipment
• Office and branch: Ha Noi, Hai Phong, LongAn, Ho Chi Minh, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Cat Lai, Da Nang, Quang Ngai

11. Alphatrans’s agent system in Vietnam and China

• Alphatrans have cooperated with reputable carriers in all provinces and cities of China such as DHL , FEDEX, UPS,…
• Alphatrans have signed long-term contracts with shipping lines: OOCL, PIL, EMC, MAERSK, APL, HAPAG LLOYD, SM LINE, COSCO, CMA, MSC,..
• Alphatrans’s staffs are experienced, proactive, flexible in handling shipment

Therefore, we will help to optimize your supply chain in terms of financial, operational and information flows. We provide a comprehensive range of services delivering your efficiency and the best satisfaction.

We will be happy to provide a door to door service, including all your import /export needs. Get a quote for your shipment, and let us ship cargo to China or pick up cargo from Vietnam to China

To receive best ocean freight from china to vietnam please contact us

Kindly Contact Below For An Enquiry

Mr Tony Phu – Sale Manager

Mobile: +84 91960101 (Zalo,Viber,Line,whatapps,Wechat)

Skype: phu.logs | Mail: phu@atl.vn

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