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# Ocean Freight: Tokyo → Cai Mep

The Tokyo → Cai Mep trade lane connects Tokyo, Japan with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 2,918 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 11–17 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:** Tokyo (JPTYO)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 11–17 days
- **Sea distance:** ~2,918 nm
- **Trade:** East Asia → 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 Tokyo to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Tokyo to Cai Mep typically takes 11–17 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 Tokyo to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 2,918 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

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

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

### How can I track a container from Tokyo 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
- [Busan → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 9–15 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Busan → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 10–16 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Busan → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-singapore-sgsin) — 11–17 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Busan → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 11–17 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Hong Kong → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 6–10 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Hong Kong → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 6–10 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Hong Kong → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-singapore-sgsin) — 8–13 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia
- [Hong Kong → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 8–13 days · East Asia → Southeast Asia

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