Contact Information
Location
Aver Logistics Ltd
Chenies Manor House
Chenies
Buckinghamshire
WD3 6EP
Vietnam–UK Ocean Freight
Shipping from Vietnam to the UK
Reliable FCL and LCL ocean freight from Vietnam to the UK, with in-house customs clearance and full door-to-door delivery.
Lane facts
| Origin port | Cai Mep & Haiphong |
|---|---|
| Destination port | Felixstowe |
| Transit time | 30–38 days port to port |
| Door-to-door | 34–46 days |
| Frequency | Weekly sailings |
| Service | FCL & LCL available |
| Minimum | 50kg or 0.5 CBM, commercial LCL; FCL any full container |
Eligibility & minimums
- B2B commercial cargo only
- Minimum 50kg (about 110 lb) for LCL and air
- We do not handle household moves or personal parcels
- Customs clearance handled in-house
Shipping from Vietnam to the UK — 30–38 days port to port, FCL & LCL available. Aver Logistics manages the booking, in-house customs clearance and door-to-door delivery on this lane.
Route Overview
Shipping from Vietnam to the UK
Vietnam has become one of the fastest-growing sourcing markets for UK importers, with strong manufacturing in furniture, textiles, footwear and electronics. The Vietnam to UK lane connects the deep-water ports of Cai Mep and Haiphong with every major UK port.
Aver Logistics arranges FCL and LCL ocean freight from Vietnam, handling the documentation, in-house customs clearance and final-mile delivery so your shipment is managed end to end by one team.
- Weekly sailings from Cai Mep and Haiphong
- FCL and LCL services for any shipment size
- In-house UK customs clearance included
- Door-to-door delivery across the UK
This lane runs on our sea freight shipping service, with in-house customs clearance included on every shipment.
Transit breakdown
- Port-to-port transit
- 30–38 days
- Customs clearance
- 1–2 days
- Inland delivery
- 1–3 days
- Total door-to-door
- 34–46 days
Commercial cargo only · 50kg minimum
44+
Sailings per year
97%
On-schedule reliability
10k+
TEUs shipped yearly
38
Average transit days
Trade Lane
Understanding this shipping corridor
Route importance
As manufacturing diversifies beyond China, Vietnam has emerged as a major origin for UK importers. Its modern deep-water ports and growing carrier coverage make the Vietnam–UK corridor an increasingly important and reliable trade lane.
Seasonal considerations
Peak season: August–November — rates rise around 15–30%; book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Quieter season: January–March — typically the best rates.
Note: Space tightens before the Western retail season; allow for the Tết (Vietnamese New Year) factory closures in late January or February.
Port infrastructure
Cai Mep & Haiphong: Vietnam’s principal deep-water container ports, serving the south and north of the country with direct services to Europe.
Felixstowe: The UK’s largest container port for Far East imports, with comprehensive onward distribution links.
Key considerations
- Vietnam is a strong alternative as importers diversify sourcing
- Allow for Tết (Vietnamese New Year) factory closures in Q1
- Furniture and textiles are common — confirm packing and volumes
- LCL is ideal for smaller or trial shipments from new suppliers
Plan Before You Ship
Estimate your shipment
Estimate the door-to-door transit time for this lane, then send it straight to our team for a firm quote.
Transit Time Estimator
Indicative door-to-door transit times across our core trade lanes.
Estimated door-to-door transit
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FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know about Shipping from Vietnam to the UK.
Ocean freight from Vietnam to the UK typically takes 30–38 days port to port, or around 34–46 days door to door including collection, customs clearance and inland delivery.
As manufacturing diversifies beyond China, Vietnam offers strong production in furniture, textiles, footwear and electronics, with modern ports and growing carrier coverage to the UK.
Yes. Choose a full container (FCL) for larger volumes, or LCL to pay only for the space you use on smaller consignments.
Yes. UK customs clearance is managed in-house on every shipment, including classification, duty and VAT and all import paperwork.
Yes. Aver Logistics ships commercial pallets from Vietnam for business (B2B) customers only, with a 50kg minimum shipment weight. Pallets can travel LCL, sharing container space so you pay only for the space you use, or FCL in a full container for larger volumes.
Yes. Aver Logistics handles customs clearance in-house for Vietnam cargo arriving in the UK, including commodity classification, duty and VAT calculation and all import documentation.
Shipping from Vietnam to the UK?
Get a clear, tailored quote for FCL or LCL freight on this lane — usually the same working day.