⚡ LANE INTRA-ASEAN · SHORTEST 2-3 DAYS

Container Shipping HCM ↔ Laem Chabang (Thailand)

LANE INTRA-ASEAN shortest — HCM-Laem Chabang only 2-3 days transit. 5-7 sailings/week direct. Form D (ATIGA) preferential 0%. 95% client cases Bangkok to LCB + trucking 120km into center.

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Transit (sea) Cat Lai → Laem Chabang

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INDICATIVE RATES · MAY 2026

Ocean rates Cat Lai → Laem Chabang Port

Container types	Ocean rates (USD)	Transit	Frequency
20' GP	$150 – $400	3 days	6/week
40' GP	$250 – $600	3 days	6/week
40' HC	$300 – $650	3 days	6/week
40' RF	$1,000 – $1,800	3 days	2-3/week (limited)

⚠️ Rates range market reference for route HCM → Laem Chabang. Rates real-world requires quote each shipment — contact ShipAsia.

TRANSIT TIME · CUT-OFF · SCHEDULES

Transit & cut-off details HCM-Laem Chabang

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Transit time breakdown

1. Packing container at Cat Lai depot · 1 days
2. Load up vessel · 1 days
3. Sea transit Cat Lai → Laem Chabang · 3 days
4. Discharge at Laem Chabang + customs · 2-3 days

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Cut-off deadlines

Booking: 5-7 days before SI cut-off
SI cut-off: Mon before 12h
Cut-off CY: Tue before 18h
VGM: Together with deadline with CY
C/O: Apply VCCI/eCoSys 1-3 days before cut-off

TOP 3 INDUSTRY MAIN VIA LANE HCM-Laem Chabang

3 main export industries via route HCM-Laem Chabang

Phone & components electronics

40'HC. Form D (ATIGA) preferential 0% intra-bloc ASEAN. TIS standard for equipment electronics Thai. Route 2-3 days suitable cargo value high.

Fruits fresh (dragon fruit, lychee, label)

40'RF. Form D + Phyto. ⚠️ VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) MANDATORY for dragon fruit, label, lychee, rambutan. Without VHT = 100% held at LCB.

Coffee

20'GP. Q4-Q1. Form D. Coffee VN export Thai strong do people Thai drink coffee instant intra-bloc — not competition direct with Brazil.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · HCM-Laem Chabang

4 client FAQ about route HCM-Laem Chabang

HCM-LCB 2-3 days is shortest intra-ASEAN, why low-cost position?

Distance short ~700 nautical miles, 5-7 sailings/week direct, 10+ carrier intra-ASEAN competition. Form D ATIGA 0% duty. Rates 20’GP $150-400. This route near like “intra-port” — economy most ASEAN after HP-Shenzhen.

Otherh Bangkok of em, to LCB hay Bangkok port?

95% case to LCB + trucking 120km into Bangkok ($80-150/cont, 2h). Bangkok port only suitable container small + client ngay zone center Khlong Toei. Vessel large not into can be Bangkok do limit DWT.

Fruits fresh to Thai requires VHT mandatory ?

Yes. VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) mandatory for dragon fruit, label, lychee, rambutan from VN. Without VHT = 100% held at LCB. ShipAsia connect with facility VHT can be Thai approval at VN.

SI cut-off cho HCM-LCB?

SI cut-off Mon before 12h for sailings Wed together with weeks. Cut-off CY Tue before 18h. Route 5-7 sailings/week — flexible, miss cut-off only wait 1-2 days. ShipAsia auto-monitor slot.

Requires quote accurate for shipment cargo HCM → Laem Chabang?

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