Ocean Freight Route

Ho Chi Minh CityShanghai

VNSGN
CNSHA
Distance
1,478 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Vietnam and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Ho Chi Minh City

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated inland road network connecting the port to industrial zones across the region
  • Purpose-built barge and feeder facilities supporting river-sea transshipment along the Saigon and Dong Nai Rivers
  • Port-adjacent customs, inspection, and warehousing 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

Traders need to ensure accurate HS classification and proper declaration of origin to benefit from regional preferential tariffs.

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Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with large-vessel berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and highly mechanized yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to national rail and expressway networks
  • Specialized terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and Ro-Ro

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

All imported goods fall under Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, with potential CIQ inspection and testing.

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