Ocean Freight · Antwerp → Haiphong
Ocean Freight from Antwerp to Haiphong
Antwerp (BEANR), Belgium to Haiphong (VNHPH), Vietnam is a 9,675-nautical-mile ocean lane (17,918 km). Vessels on this routing transit the Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Gibraltar and Bab-el-Mandeb. Port-to-port transit runs about 24–34 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 9,675 nm
- Transit
- 24–34 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Belgium, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Vietnam.
- Origin
- Antwerp (BEANR), Belgium
- Destination
- Haiphong (VNHPH), Vietnam
- Distance
- 9,675 nm (17,918 km)
- Estimated transit
- 24–34 days
- Routing via
- Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Gibraltar and Bab-el-Mandeb
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Antwerp.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Belgium.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Antwerp → Haiphong: about 24–34 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Vietnam, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Vietnam
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under Vietnam customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Antwerp to Haiphong take?+
Estimated transit is 24–34 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Antwerp from Haiphong?+
About 9,675 nm (17,918 km) by sea via the Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Gibraltar and Bab-el-Mandeb.
How much does ocean freight from Antwerp to Haiphong cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into Vietnam?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Vietnam customs rules.
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Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.