Shipping lines · Vietnam → Thailand
Shipping lines and transit times from Vietnam to Thai ports
Our steel structures are made near Ho Chi Minh City and can reach Laem Chabang in about 1–2 days at sea. See which lines call where, and how long each leg takes from every Vietnamese port.
Indicative transit times
From Vietnamese ports to Thai ports
Days at sea as published by the lines, not counting port time, customs and trucking. We confirm the actual sailing in every quotation.
Our factory is in Tay Ninh, near Ho Chi Minh City. Cargo leaves from Cat Lai or Cai Mep, the shortest lanes to Thailand.
Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)Southern Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) | Laem Chabang Port | 1–2 daysKMTC VTS 1 day, KVT 2 days; MSC Saola 2 days | KMTC MSC ONE TS Lines SM Line |
| Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) | Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei) | 2–4 daysKMTC VTS 2 days, KVT 4 days; SM Line CPX about 3 days | KMTC TS Lines SM Line |
Cai Mep – Thi VaiSouthern Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | Laem Chabang Port | 2 daysInterasia / Wan Hai VTI 2 days (TCIT terminal) | Interasia Lines |
Vung TauSouthern Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | Laem Chabang Port | 2 daysMSC Pertiwi 2 days | MSC |
Hai PhongNorthern Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Phong | Laem Chabang Port | 5–8 daysMSC Saola 5 days; APL RBH about 8 days (via South China) | MSC CMA CGM |
| Hai Phong | Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei) | About 8 daysAPL RBH (via South China) | CMA CGM |
Chu Lai (Quang Nam)Central Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu Lai (Quang Nam) | Laem Chabang Port | 5 daysCNC JTVS 5 days | CMA CGM |
Da NangCentral Vietnam
| From (Vietnam) | To (Thailand) | Indicative transit | Lines with a call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | Laem Chabang Port | TranshipmentNo direct service found in published schedules; we confirm the routing in the quotation | – |
Sources: CMA CGM Service Details (9 Jul 2026), MSC Intra Asia 2025, KMTC and Interasia / Wan Hai VTI service schedules, Saigon Newport terminal news (2025–2026). Indicative; schedules change.
The lines
Lines with Vietnam – Thailand services
Each page lists the services, port rotations, transit times and the Thai ports called.
CMA CGM
CMA CGM · CNC · APL · Marseille, FranceFrench group with the CNC and APL brands in Asia; direct calls from Hai Phong and Chu Lai to Laem Chabang and Bangkok.
- Hai Phong → Laem Chabang Port5–8 days
- Hai Phong → Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)About 8 days
- Chu Lai (Quang Nam) → Laem Chabang Port5 days
MSC
Mediterranean Shipping Company · Geneva, SwitzerlandSwiss-based global line; direct calls from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau and Hai Phong to Laem Chabang.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Laem Chabang Port1–2 days
- Vung Tau → Laem Chabang Port2 days
- Hai Phong → Laem Chabang Port5–8 days
KMTC
Korea Marine Transport Co. · Seoul, KoreaKorean line with two services from Ho Chi Minh City to Laem Chabang and Bangkok, about 1–4 days at sea.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Laem Chabang Port1–2 days
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)2–4 days
Interasia Lines
Interasia · Wan Hai (VTI) · Taipei, TaiwanTaiwanese line; weekly VTI service from Cai Mep (TCIT) to Laem Chabang since May 2025, about 2 days.
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai → Laem Chabang Port2 days
ONE
Ocean Network Express · SingaporeSingapore-based global line; TE2 service calls at Cat Lai then Laem Chabang since April 2025.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Laem Chabang Port1–2 days
TS Lines
T.S. Lines · Taipei, TaiwanTaiwanese line; SVT service calls at Cat Lai, then Bangkok (PAT) and Laem Chabang since December 2025.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Laem Chabang Port1–2 days
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)2–4 days
SM Line
SM Line Corporation · Seoul, KoreaKorean line; CPX service from Cat Lai to Bangkok (Unithai) and Laem Chabang (LCIT).
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Laem Chabang Port1–2 days
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)2–4 days
Maersk
A.P. Moller – Maersk · Copenhagen, DenmarkDanish global line; IA10 calls at Bangkok and Laem Chabang before Ho Chi Minh City (Thailand → Vietnam direction).
- Calls Thailand before Vietnam (Thailand → Vietnam leg)
Destination ports
Choose the Thai port nearest your site
Laem Chabang Port
Fastest: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) · 1–2 days
Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei)
Fastest: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) · 2–4 days
Map Ta Phut Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
Sattahip Commercial Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
Songkhla Deep Sea Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
Ranong Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
Phuket Deep Sea Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
Kantang Port
Via a main CIF port, then onward transport
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FAQ
Questions Thai clients ask us
How many days from Vietnam to Thailand for a steel structure?
At sea, about 1–2 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Laem Chabang and about 2–4 days to Bangkok Port, as published by the lines. Add container loading, waiting for the sailing, customs and trucking. We give you the full timeline in the quotation.
Which shipping line is best?
The one whose sailing fits your programme, calls at the right Thai port and has flat-rack space for long members. We compare several direct services and pick the best fit.
Can we choose the shipping line?
Yes. Tell us in your quotation request and we quote CIF on that line.
What happens when the cargo reaches the Thai port?
Under CIF your customs broker takes over at the port. Under DDP we handle clearance, duty, VAT and trucking to your site.
Planning to ship a steel building to Thailand?
Send us your site location and building size. We reply with a concept design, a CIF price to the nearest Thai port and a sailing that fits your programme.