Ocean Freight Route

Ho Chi Minh CityCharleston

VNSGN
USCHS
Distance
8,165 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Vietnam and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

VN
Origin Port

Ho Chi Minh City

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Well-developed inland road network connecting the port to logistics parks across the region
  • Specialized barge and feeder facilities supporting coastal transshipment along the Saigon and Dong Nai Rivers
  • Near-dock customs, inspection, and logistics facilities for faster cargo clearance

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical equipmentTextiles, garments, and footwearFurniture and wood productsAgricultural products (rice, coffee, seafood)Machinery and mechanical appliances

Export Compliance

Shippers should ensure consistent HS classification and proper declaration of origin to benefit from ASEAN preferential tariffs.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • High-throughput container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Direct rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Dedicated highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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