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# Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Cai Mep

The Los Angeles → Cai Mep trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 8,878 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 26–38 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:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 26–38 days
- **Sea distance:** ~8,878 nm
- **Trade:** North America → 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 Los Angeles to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Cai Mep typically takes 26–38 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 Los Angeles to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 8,878 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Los Angeles to Cai Mep?

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

### How can I track a container from Los Angeles 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
- [Long Beach → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 26–38 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 26–38 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-singapore-sgsin) — 28–41 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 28–41 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Los Angeles → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/los-angeles-uslax-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 26–38 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Los Angeles → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/los-angeles-uslax-to-singapore-sgsin) — 28–41 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Los Angeles → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/los-angeles-uslax-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 28–41 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [New York / Newark → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/new-york-newark-usnyc-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 28–41 days · North America → Southeast Asia

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