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# Ocean Freight: Cai Mep → Tokyo

The Cai Mep → Tokyo trade lane connects Cai Mep, Vietnam with Tokyo, Japan, a sea distance of roughly 2,918 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 11–17 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Destination:** Tokyo (JPTYO)
- **Transit (est.):** 11–17 days
- **Sea distance:** ~2,918 nm
- **Trade:** Southeast Asia → East Asia

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Cai Mep to Tokyo take?

Ocean transit from Cai Mep to Tokyo typically takes 11–17 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Cai Mep to Tokyo?

The approximate sea distance is 2,918 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Cai Mep to Tokyo?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Southeast Asia → East Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Cai Mep to Tokyo?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Cai Mep → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-busan-krpus) — 9–15 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Kaohsiung](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-kaohsiung-twkhh) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Ningbo-Zhoushan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb) — 8–13 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Shanghai](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-shanghai-cnsha) — 8–13 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Yantian](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-yantian-cnytn) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Yokohama](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-yokohama-jpyok) — 11–17 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Laem Chabang → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/laem-chabang-thlch-to-busan-krpus) — 10–16 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia

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