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# Ocean Freight: Hamburg → Cai Mep

The Hamburg → Cai Mep trade lane connects Hamburg, Germany with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 6,433 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 20–30 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:** Hamburg (DEHAM)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 20–30 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,433 nm
- **Trade:** North Europe → Southeast 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 Hamburg to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Hamburg to Cai Mep typically takes 20–30 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 Hamburg to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 6,433 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

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

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

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

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
- [Antwerp → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/antwerp-beanr-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 21–31 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Antwerp → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/antwerp-beanr-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 19–29 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Antwerp → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/antwerp-beanr-to-singapore-sgsin) — 22–33 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Antwerp → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/antwerp-beanr-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 22–33 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Felixstowe → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/felixstowe-gbfxt-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 21–31 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Felixstowe → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/felixstowe-gbfxt-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 20–30 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Felixstowe → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/felixstowe-gbfxt-to-singapore-sgsin) — 22–33 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Felixstowe → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/felixstowe-gbfxt-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 22–33 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia

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