Ocean Freight from Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam · via Cai Mep (VNVUT)
Planning ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? The nearest container port is Cai Mep (VNVUT), approximately 54 km away — the gateway for cargo moving out of the Ho Chi Minh City area. ShipScanner brings together live sailing schedules, carrier comparisons and container tracking from Cai Mep so you can plan, book and track shipments from Ho Chi Minh City without switching between carrier portals.
- City
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Country
- Vietnam
- Nearest port
- Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- Distance to port
- ~54 km
- Port region
- Southeast Asia
Top trade lanes from Cai Mep
Cargo from Ho Chi Minh City ships through the Port of Cai Mep (VNVUT). These are the most-searched corridors out of that port.
Frequently asked questions
What port handles ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City? +
Ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is routed through the Port of Cai Mep (UN/LOCODE VNVUT), located approximately 54 km from the city. Cai Mep serves the Southeast Asia region and connects to major trade lanes worldwide. Use ShipScanner to search live sailing schedules departing from VNVUT.
How long does ocean shipping from Ho Chi Minh City take? +
Transit time from Ho Chi Minh City depends on the destination. Via the Port of Cai Mep, a lane like Cai Mep to Los Angeles takes approximately 26–38 days. Longer routes such as Southeast Asia to the US or Europe typically take 20–35 days. Search live schedules on ShipScanner for exact cut-offs and arrival windows.
How do I track a container shipped from Ho Chi Minh City? +
Enter your container number, bill-of-lading or booking reference on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestone events and estimated arrival — covering every major carrier that calls at Cai Mep with no per-carrier login needed. Cargo from Ho Chi Minh City typically clears the port gate within 24–48 hours of export cut-off before the vessel departs.
Which carriers serve ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO all operate services through Cai Mep (VNVUT), the gateway port for Ho Chi Minh City. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time, sailing frequency and routing for cargo from Ho Chi Minh City in one place without visiting each carrier's portal.