QUOTATION OF SEA FREIGHT FROM QINGDAO 2022

Sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam is one of the most exciting freight services from China to Vietnam today. It is one of the principal seaports of China, and the concentration of large volumes of goods, the procedures for transporting goods, and the rules for calculating prices have been relatively specific.

If you are looking for a goods transportation service from China to Vietnam or vice versa, do not ignore this article. We will provide you with the most basic information to help you do business effectively!                                                                       

1. Sea freight from Qingdao and what you need to know?

First, let's learn a little about sea freight from Qingdao and related notes to transport goods from China to Vietnam efficiently!                                                                                                        

1.1. Where is Qingdao Port?

Qingdao Port is located in northeast China, west of the Yellow Sea, in the vicinity of Shandong. Currently, Qingdao port is considered one of the ten busiest ports globally with sea freight activities.

With favorable geographical location and natural conditions, adjacent to large domestic economic regions including Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Sichuan, services Sea freight from Qingdao (Qingdao) and vice versa is the largest freight traffic service in the region along China's Yellow River basin and on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean.

At Qingdao Port (Qingdao), you will be provided with handling, storage, and logistics services for LCL to FCL sea freight, frozen, dangerous goods, and passenger shipping… The port even has a center for ship repair and restoration.

With a total area of up to 10,56km2, the port is divided into four zones: Dagang Port, Qianwan Port, Guangdong Oil Port, and Dongjiakou Port. The port's warehouse area is more than 4 million m2 wide for a total cargo capacity of 450,000 DWT.

Specifically, how are the ship schedules and goods transported from Qingdao regulated? Please follow along with me below.

1.2. Sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam: Ship schedule and types of goods

Sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam and vice versa by ship can range from 7-12 days/trip (peak period) depending on the shipping schedule. Famous shipping lines can be mentioned as Qingdao - Hai Phong and Qingdao - Ho Chi Minh.

• Ship schedule from Qingdao to Vietnam

The shipping schedule for transporting goods from Qingdao to Vietnam is usually updated weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

The famous shipping lines involved in sea transportation from Qingdao (Qingdao) are usually familiar names: CWL, COSCO, YML, MCC, RCL, CNC, IAL...

So what types of goods will be allowed to circulate in sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam?

• Types of goods will be allowed to distribute by sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam

The sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam can receive various goods from machinery, equipment, food, or even transport passengers with different customer's needs. Popular items include:

• Standard goods: food, cosmetics, clothing, dry goods, etc.
• Industrial machinery and electronic goods include electronic components, toy components, machinery, computer monitors, phones, etc.
• Frozen goods such as frozen meat, frozen fish, etc.,
• Food products such as fresh vegetables, tubers, fruits, etc.,
• Medical goods such as masks, medicines, functional foods, antiseptic solutions, etc.,
• Goods with a large load such as industrial machinery, construction machinery, iron, steel, etc.,
• Courier goods such as parcels, letters, essential papers, etc., and many other items, etc.

Items will be regulated on 02 main shipping methods: Full container cargo (FCL) and Retail cargo (LCL). Common types of containers (20ft-40ft) include general cargo containers, dry bulk containers, refrigerated containers, open-roof containers, tank containers, etc.

So what are FCL and LCL specifically?

1.3. Distinguish FCL and LCL in sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam

For everyone to use sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam more effectively, I would like to share something about the terms of FCL and LCL; how are they different?

What are FCL and LCL?

• FCL is an abbreviation of the phrase "Full Container Load" or can be understood as the exclusive transportation of full containers for one customer. Goods are packed and transported in 1 or more containers (depending on the quantity) from the sender to the receiver.
• LCL is an abbreviation of the phrase "Less than Container Load" or can be understood to mean that the cargo is not loaded enough for one container. More specifically, this term describes how to transport goods when the shipper does not have enough goods to pack a full container but needs to be combined with other shipments. At that time, the service company will combine many LCL shipments, arrange, classify and pack them into containers for transportation from the loading port to the destination port. Such consolidation is called consolidation, or consolidation. Retail shipping charges will be calculated based on a percentage (%) of each shipper's quantity, which means that the shipping fee will be pro-rated.

When to use FCL or LCL shipping service?

• If you have a considerable quantity of goods, goods with a high load, fragile goods, high-value goods, and dangerous chemicals, you should transport FLC goods: Full containers from Qingdao to Vietnam. The use of full containers for transportation does not take time to collect goods, does not lose goods, and is easy to store, although the cost will be a bit higher if your quantity is not significant.
• If your cargo has a volume of 1cbm - 15cbm, is dry, non-perishable, does not need to be urgent, etc., you can consider LCL shipping services. Your goods are still transported safely and with guaranteed quality; although the time may be longer, the risk is higher than FCL, but the cost will be much lower.

2. Shipping costs from Qingdao to Vietnam

Sea freight rates from Qingdao (Qingdao) to Vietnam may vary depending on location and time, especially at peak times, when the volume of goods is high, the freight rate will increase sharply.

Accordingly:

Freight (for reference) full container (FCL) from Qingdao to HP/HCM

Freight (for reference) retail goods (LCL) from Qingdao to HP/HCM

The above fees do not include additional fees. To update the details of the best sea freight rates from Qingdao to Vietnam for FCL and LCL for 2022, don't hesitate to contact ASC Logistics at hotline: 0973266672 (Mr.Thang). We will advise and quote the most competitive price according to customers' needs.

3. The current process of sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam

As a long-time unit providing sea freight from Qingdao to Vietnam, ASC Logistics is currently providing transportation services from Qingdao to Vietnam as follows:

• Step 1: Receive customer requests. The information should clearly state the quantity, type of goods, and ready date.
• Step 2: Quote and sign a shipping contract
• Step 3: Declare customs in China, apply for an export license, and apply for C/O form E.
• Step 4: Transport from the warehouse (customer warehouse) to the port to carry out procedures to bring the goods into Qingdao port.
• Step 5: Load the goods onto the ship and start the transportation process from Qingdao to Vietnam.
• Step 6: After the goods arrive at Hai Phong / Ho Chi Minh port, ASC will carry out import customs procedures and deliver the goods to the recipient's address as in the signed contract.
• Step 7: Sign the receipt and complete the shipment.

If you still have questions about the procedures for shipping goods by sea from Qingdao to Vietnam, please contact us. With a team of professional and experienced staff, ASC Logistics will provide you with an optimal and most economical transportation option for customers.