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# Ocean Freight: Santos → Cai Mep

The Santos → Cai Mep trade lane connects Santos, Brazil with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 11,355 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 33–48 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:** Santos (BRSSZ)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 33–48 days
- **Sea distance:** ~11,355 nm
- **Trade:** Latin 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 Santos to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Santos to Cai Mep typically takes 33–48 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 Santos to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 11,355 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

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

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

### How can I track a container from Santos 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
- [Santos → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 32–47 days · Latin America → Southeast Asia
- [Santos → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-singapore-sgsin) — 31–45 days · Latin America → Southeast Asia
- [Santos → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 31–45 days · Latin America → Southeast Asia
- [Santos → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-antwerp-beanr) — 20–30 days · Latin America → North Europe
- [Santos → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-busan-krpus) — 36–52 days · Latin America → East Asia
- [Santos → Felixstowe](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-felixstowe-gbfxt) — 20–30 days · Latin America → North Europe
- [Santos → Genoa](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-genoa-itgoa) — 20–30 days · Latin America → Mediterranean
- [Santos → Hamburg](https://shipscanner.co/freight/santos-brssz-to-hamburg-deham) — 21–31 days · Latin America → North Europe

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