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Shipping from USA to Vietnam
Trade Overview
The USA to Vietnam trade lane supports growing demand in industrial goods, machinery, consumer products, and raw materials. With Airlift’s own presence in the U.S. and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), this trade lane is actively managed through internal teams offering full-container solutions with customs documentation control at both ends.
(Data and capabilities are based on Airlift’s operational footprint and historical shipping records.)
Quick Facts : USA Vietnam
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL)
Operational ControlDirect coordination through Airlift-owned offices in the United States and Vietnam
Major Origin PortsLos Angeles, Houston, New York
Major Destination PortsHo Chi Minh (Cat Lai), Hai Phong
Typical Transit Time Range28–48 days (based on historical performance, P10–P90 range)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, High Cube; special equipment on request
Primary CommoditiesIndustrial machinery, consumer goods, plastics, agricultural products
Additional Cargo TypesNon-hazardous chemicals, automotive components, packaging materials
Customs HandlingAES export filing managed through Airlift USA; import declaration coordinated through Airlift’s Vietnam office under VNACCS
Major Ports (Based on Service Coverage & Shipment Volume)
Top Origin Ports:
Los Angeles, Houston, New York
Top Destination Ports:
Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai), Hai Phong
Transit Times (Typical Operational Range – P10 to P90)
Origin from Los Angeles
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Ho Chi Minh
28–34 days
Hai Phong
30–36 days
Origin from Houston
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Ho Chi Minh
32–40 days
Hai Phong
35–42 days
Origin from New York
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Ho Chi Minh
35–45 days
Hai Phong
37–48 days
Transit times may vary based on routing and transshipment hubs such as Singapore or Port Klang.
Common Commodities Shipped
Top 4 (based on Airlift capability and shipment trends):
- Industrial machinery and parts
- Consumer goods
- Plastics and resins
- Agricultural products
Additional Commodities Handled:
Chemicals (non-hazardous), automotive components, packaging materials.
Customs & Compliance
At Origin – USA
- AES export filing required
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List mandatory
- Export documentation managed directly by Airlift’s U.S. office
At Destination – Vietnam
- Import declaration through VNACCS
- Duties and taxes assessed per HS code
- Airlift’s Vietnam office coordinates with customs brokers for clearance
Service Options
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- LCL on select port pairs
- Door-to-port and door-to-door options
- Special equipment on request
Why Airlift
- Own office presence in both the USA and Vietnam
- Centralized documentation and point-of-contact at origin and destination
- Port coverage across major U.S. gateways and Vietnam’s main ports
- Experience handling machinery, consumer goods, and raw materials
- Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform
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