Currently, the amount of goods imported from Vietnam to the US is increasing so much, especially at the end of the year – the peak season of shipping to EU and US area. Due to a shortage of containers, the shipping price is higher so much than in other months. So we, SM GLOBAL Logistics provide useful information necessary for goods imported from VN-USA as follows:

1/ The method of shipping goods from Vietnam to USA:

• Ocean freight: This is the most popular method of transportation in logistics domain for saving money, delivery on safe and this method is suitable for oversize cargos and the large quantity
• Air freight: This is the fastest way for shipping goods and ensures the delivery on time.

 2/ How about the cost of shipping goods from Vietnam to USA:

• At present, the cost of shipping cargos by sea and air is increasing quite high due to the impact of the covid epidemic as well as the disruption of the production of goods in the European region and the inventory of containers from those regions and this cause the shortage of containers in some countries such as: Vietnam, …
• Therefore, the price is increasing and will be updated by monthly and by weekly ranging from 5000- 9000 USD / 1 cont. 40 in January 2021. This price can be increasing continuously if the volume of cargos from Vietnam is still large as the same January
• The air freight is also increasing so much in January 2021 due to the epidemic, so some airlines stops the flights from Vietnam to USA or return.

3/ The main goods are imported into the USA from Vietnam:

• There are many diverse items imported into the USA from Vietnam such as: Seafood, food, clothing , ceramics, stones …
• Each item requires the difference procedures for shipping from Vietnam to USA. And SM Global Logistics know well in hand and advise customers to choose the most suitable form of transportation.

4/ How Long for shipping Cargos from Vietnam to USA ?

• The transit time for shipping cargos will be different between by air or by sea as following:
• According to air freight, this is the fastest option, with transit times as short as two days. As there are no direct flights between Vietnam and the US, your cargo will have to transfer at least once. Also, your consignment will be subject to customs and security checks, which lengthens the overall travel time.
• Regarding to Sea freight, The transit times for ocean freight will depend on your destination. If you are planning to ship to the West Coast of the US, then your cargo will arrive sooner than if it has to reach the East Coast. In general, you can expect durations of anywhere between 25- 40 days.

5 / Main sea ports in Vietnam

• Port Name: Ho Chi Minh City – Port code: VNSGN
• Port Name: Haiphong- Port code: VNHPH
• Port Name: Danang- Port code: VNDAD

   6/ Main sea ports in USA

• Port Name: Los Angeles- Port code: USLAX
• Port Name: New York- Port code: USNYC
• Port Name: Houston- Port code: USHOU