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# Ocean Freight: Rotterdam → Cai Mep

The Rotterdam → Cai Mep trade lane connects Rotterdam, Netherlands with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 6,720 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 21–31 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:** Rotterdam (NLRTM)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 21–31 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,720 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 Rotterdam to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Rotterdam to Cai Mep typically takes 21–31 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 Rotterdam to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 6,720 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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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