Trade Routes
Shipping from India to Vietnam: Routes & Transit Times
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Vietnam is a fast-growing manufacturing hub and trade partner. The India-Vietnam ocean lane is well-served, with frequent options via Southeast Asian hubs.
Routes and ports
Exports leave Nhava Sheva or Chennai for Vietnamese ports such as Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) in the south and Hai Phong in the north, often via Singapore or Port Klang.
Typical transit times
- Ocean FCL: approximately 10 to 18 days depending on routing.
- Air freight: generally 2 to 5 days.
Documentation
Standard export documents apply. A certificate of origin can be important where preferential duty under regional trade frameworks applies, so confirm requirements with your buyer.