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Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.

Delivery Order

1. Conditions for EDO release

   EDO (Electronic Delivery Order) is ready to be requested via Maersk website once four requirements below are met:

   1. Cargo release status
      1. Bill of lading status

         + Seaway Bill: Bill of lading (Waybill) issued at Origin. + Telex release (Surrenderred): Bill of lading (Originals) Surrenderred. + Original Bill of Lading (OBL): Bill of lading (Originals) Surrender Pending (*). (*) Customer need to submit 01 set of endorsed OBL along with document receipt form can be surrendered to local counter.

      2. Import manifest: Manifest submitted to customs.
   2. Finance status
      1. Prepaid charges payment is completed and received by Maersk origin.
      2. Collect charges payment is completed and received by Maersk destination
2. EDO extension

   In case Freetime is expired, customer can check demurrage / detention charges via Import Demurrage & Detention then transfer to Maersk bank account HERE. Once payment is made, please wait at least 2 hours before making your request for EDO extension via LINK.

Demurrage and Detention - Effective March 15th, 2025

Country: Vietnam Direction: Import Effective Date: 15th Mar 2025 Expiry Date: Until further notice Free time: Calendar days Currency: USD Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)

Free time: "Free Time" is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage and Detention shall not be paid by the Merchant.

Detention: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.

Demurrage: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).

Name	Start	End
Name Demurrage	Start Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.	End Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal. Demurrage is invoiced based on tariff of final gate-out full location.
Name Detention	Start Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.	End Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the agreed port or terminal. Detention is invoiced based on tariff of empty return location.

Useful links:

• SPOT terms are those accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. For details on how to extend your DnD Free time at destination, click here. DnD Tariff information can be found via Instant Price Search or during booking process.
• D&D Calculator Click here to know more about it
• Terms for Detention and Demurrage
• Rate of Exchange

Import Detention Tariffs

Days	20’ DRY / IMO	40’ / 40’HC /IMO	45’ DRY /IMO	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF
Days Day 1-3	20’ DRY / IMO 0	40’ / 40’HC /IMO 0	45’ DRY /IMO 0	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 0	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF 0
Days Day 4-7	20’ DRY / IMO 14 USD	40’ / 40’HC /IMO 28 USD	45’ DRY /IMO 28 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 28 USD	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF 75.6 USD / 89 USD
Days Day 8-14	20’ DRY / IMO 23 USD	40’ / 40’HC /IMO 46 USD	45’ DRY /IMO 46 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 46 USD	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF 84.4 USD / 124 USD
Days Day 15-29	20’ DRY / IMO 41.8 USD	40’ / 40’HC /IMO 83.6 USD	45’ DRY /IMO 83.6 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 83.6 USD	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF 84.4 USD / 124 USD
Days Day 30 onwards	20’ DRY / IMO 57 USD	40’ / 40’HC /IMO 114 USD	45’ DRY /IMO 114 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 114 USD	20’ REEF / 40’ HREEF 84.4 USD / 124 USD

Import Demurrage Tariffs: DRY and Flat & Open top

Days	20’ DRY /IMO	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top
Days Day 1-4	20’ DRY /IMO 0	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO 0	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 0
Days Day 5-7	20’ DRY /IMO 14 USD	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO 28 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 28 USD
Days Day 8-14	20’ DRY /IMO 23 USD	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO 46 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 46 USD
Days Day 15-29	20’ DRY /IMO 41.8 USD	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO 83.6 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 83.6 USD
Days Day 30 onwards	20’ DRY /IMO 57 USD	40’ /40’HC /IMO and 45’ DRY /IMO 114 USD	20’ Flat and Open top / 40’ Flat and Open top 114 USD

Import Demurrage Tariff: REEFER

Location	Equipment Type	Demurrage Components	Day 1-4	Day 5-7	Day 8-15
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 75.6 USD	Day 8-15 84.4 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 20.9 USD	Day 5-7 20.9 USD	Day 8-15 20.9 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 20.9 USD	Day 5-7 96.5 USD	Day 8-15 105.3 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 89.9 USD	Day 8-15 124.4 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 38 USD	Day 5-7 38 USD	Day 8-15 38 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 38 USD	Day 5-7 127.9 USD	Day 8-15 162.4 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 75.6 USD	Day 8-15 84.4 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 40 USD	Day 5-7 40 USD	Day 8-15 40 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 40 USD	Day 5-7 115.6 USD	Day 8-15 124.4 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 89.9 USD	Day 8-15 124.4 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 80 USD	Day 5-7 80 USD	Day 8-15 80 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 80 USD	Day 5-7 169.9 USD	Day 8-15 204.4 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 75.6 USD	Day 8-15 84.4 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 28.5 USD	Day 5-7 28.5 USD	Day 8-15 28.5 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 28.5 USD	Day 5-7 104.1 USD	Day 8-15 112.9 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 1-4 0	Day 5-7 89.9 USD	Day 8-15 124.4 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 1-4 42.75 USD	Day 5-7 42.75 USD	Day 8-15 42.75 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 1-4 42.75 USD	Day 5-7 132.65 USD	Day 8-15 167.15 USD

Location	Equipment Type	Demurrage Components	Day 16-20	Day 21 onwards
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 93.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 167.2 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 20.9 USD	Day 21 onwards 20.9 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 114.2 USD	Day 21 onwards 188.1 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 133.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 190 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 38 USD	Day 21 onwards 38 USD
Location Ho Chi Minh - Qui Nhon	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 171.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 228 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 93.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 167.2 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 40 USD	Day 21 onwards 40 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 133.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 207.2 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 133.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 190 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 80 USD	Day 21 onwards 80 USD
Location Hai Phong	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 213.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 270 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 93.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 167.2 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 28.5 USD	Day 21 onwards 28.5 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 20’ REEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 121.8 USD	Day 21 onwards 195.7 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Demurrage (Container Rent)	Day 16-20 133.3 USD	Day 21 onwards 190 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Electricity/ Plugging	Day 16-20 42.75 USD	Day 21 onwards 42.75 USD
Location Da Nang	Equipment Type 40’ REEF/ HREEF	Demurrage Components Total Demurrage	Day 16-20 176.05 USD	Day 21 onwards 232.75 USD

Notes:

• All tariffs are subject to VAT.
• Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges. The breakdown in tariff is for transparency.
• Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to detention and demurrage and will be settled directly with terminal.

Procedures (Import process)

IMPORT PROCESS TIMELINE

1. Mandatory Local Party for Haiphong destination (Deadline: ETA-7)

   Local Consignee is mandatory, and Tax ID should be mentioned. If the document only mentions Local Notify Party without Local Consignee, then cargo cannot be discharged at destination. * In case Local Consignee and Local Notify Party are missing, Shipping Instructions will be rejected by documentation team unless switch is involved. * Failure to provide local party will risk cargo to become ROB (Remain-On-Board) and all cost incurred is under Shipper's responsibility.

2. BL Amendment (Deadline: ETA-3) & Procedures for BL Amendment (manifest)

   The deadline for bill amendments is ETA-3 (first arrival port to Vietnam). After deadline, the import manifest amendment must be processed and the timeline is subject to customs approval.

   Kindly note and comply on below required details to proceed manifest amendment
   1. OBLs must be submitted to Maersk if it’s negotiable Bill of Lading
   2. Specify amendment details
   3. Confirm payer for manifest amendment charges
   4. Ensure customers haven't opened customs clearance at destination (if customer has already opened customs clearance, please contact customer service for further guidance)

   Timeline for manifest amendment is within 2-3 working days once confirmed for (1)(2)(3)(4) above In case of any changes in timeline or charges, Maersk will inform customer accordingly.

3. Arrival Notice (Deadline: ETA-2) & Set up notifications

   Arrival Notice will be sent to web under Consignee account and Notify party to registered email(s) *Please manage your notifications set up via : HERE

4. Import Local Charge (LCC) Invoice (Deadline: ETA-2)

   The import local charges invoice will be available on the Maersk website (MyFinance) by ETA-2. *Please check your invoice within provided timeline following instructions via: HERE (item 16)

CHECK PAYMENT - OVERPAYMENT - DEDUCTION - REFUND

A. Check payment status

Payment Type	How to check payment Via Maersk.com	How to check payment Via Email (timeline 4-8 working hours)
Payment Type Local charge (LCC)	How to check payment Via Maersk.com Option 1: MyFinance (Manage/MyFinance) LCC invoices will be move to PAID tab if payments are received. Option 2: Deliver Order & Inland transport function (Manage/Hub/Deliver Order & Inland transport/ Cargo release status) Collect charges payment is pending ==> Payment not received. Collect charges payment is completed ==> Payment received.	How to check payment Via Email (timeline 4-8 working hours) Only use when: Settle multiple BLs in 1 payslip Missing BL number or wrong BL number on payslip. How: Send email to [email protected] with Payment proof and breakdown detail (BL number, charge type, amount of each BL).
Payment Type Demurrage (DMR) or detention (DET) charge	How to check payment Via Maersk.com Submit EDO extension request via Maersk.com on function Delivery Order & Inland transport. Attach DMR/DET payment proof (our customer service team will check and release DO extension within 1 working hour after your request is submitted if payment is received) Guidance: Click here	How to check payment Via Email (timeline 4-8 working hours)

B. Check overpayment - deduction - refund

Steps	Type	How	Format/ Guidance
Steps 1	Type Check overpayment	How Send mail to [email protected] to request confirmation for over payment of specific BL numbers. Attach the payment proof which your company has transferred for the BLs.	Format/ Guidance Kindly confirm overpayment for BL … Reason:…. Attached payment proof for mentioned shipment.
Steps 2.1 (If you have new shipments via Maersk)	Type Request deduction	How Forward confirmation about overpayment from step 1 to mail [email protected] (authorization letter is required if customers request to deduct overpayment to a third party).	Format/ Guidance We (name of your company) has an overpayment of .... from BLs (A) as per confirmation in attached file. Kindly assist to deduct this amount to local charges and/or DMR/DET invoices of BL. (B) * Incase overpayment amount is higher than invoice amount please confirm: The rest amount is kept in shipment A or B * Incase overpayment amount is lower than invoice amount please confirm: We will settle the remaining amount for BL B.
Steps 2.2. (If you don't have new shipments via Maersk in next 3 months)	Type Request refund	How Forward confirmation about overpayment from step 1 to mail [email protected] Complete all steps in guidance file "REFUND REQUEST FORM" Refund will be processed within 30 working days after all submitted documents are approved.	Format/ Guidance Attached guidance file "REFUND REQUEST FORM"

C. Invoice related issues

Type of invoice issue	Guidance	Note
Type of invoice issue Request to change payer for local charges and DMR/DET invoice to 3rd party not consignee	Guidance Refer guidance in link: HERE	Note Any amendment of local charges payer received on / after ETA will be subject to Payment Amendment - Destination Fee (PAD) of VND 900,000.
Type of invoice issue Wrong company name/address of consignee (tax code is correct):	Guidance Send mail to [email protected] to request issue form 04. Provide full details and request update of correct company name/ address/ tax code in Maersk system for proper invoices in future.	Note
Type of invoice issue Wrong company name and wrong tax code on invoice	Guidance Send mail to [email protected] to advise correct payer. Provide full details of company name/ address/ tax code/ phone/ email in both English and Vietnamese.	Note
Type of invoice issue Other invoice issues	Guidance Send mail to [email protected]/ [email protected] Contact local Finance team: +84 28 5678 5803 (Press 4) or +84 28 3520 3636.	Note

D. Return empty and DET process - Empty return process

Ho Chi Minh	Hai Phong	Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh Empty container will be returned at nominated depot on EDO. Document required: EIR which shows pick up date of containers at port/ ICD. If empty containers are returned later than DET freetime added on DO (on Haulage Instruction) Customer can pay Detention charge directly to the depot. Maersk's depot will issue receipt for payment of Detention. Customer can download e-invoice for Detention charge on Maersk website (MyFinance).	Hai Phong Empty container will be returned to nominated depot on EDO. Document required: Maersk EDO file. EIO (Equipment Interchange Order) issued by terminal. If empty containers are returned later than DET freetime mentioned in DO (Haulage Instruction) Customer can choose 1 of 2 below options: Pay DET deposit to the depot for over freetime days: tariff VND 1,000,000 /2,000,000 per 20'/40' container per day. Download e-invoice of DET charge from Maersk.com (My Finance) after all containers under a BL returned to the depot. Settle DET charges as invoices and send email to [email protected] for DET deposit refund. Pay DET charge directly to Maersk (if all containers on BL use same freetime for DET). Submit EDO amendment request on Maersk.com with new Gate in date.	Da Nang Empty container will be returned empty at nominated depot on EDO. Document required: Maersk EDO file. EIO (Equipment Interchange Order) issued by terminal. If empty containers are returned later than DET freetime mentioned in DO (Haulage Instruction) Settle DET charge directly to Maersk and submit EDO amendment request on Maersk.com with new Gate in date before returning empty container to the depot.

Restrictions & Special requirements

1. Commodities:

NO used plastic articles of any kind (waste, scraps, film, bags, sacks, etc.) or used tires will be accepted for import into Vietnam.

Commodity name	HS code
Commodity name Adhesive tape, plastic, non-frozen	HS code 3919
Commodity name Plastic waste for recycling or disposal	HS code 3915
Commodity name Plastic, plastic articles, used	HS code 3915
Commodity name Plates, sheets, film, foil, plastic, non-frozen	HS code 3912
Commodity name Sack and bags, plastic	HS code 3923
Commodity name USED - Tires, tyres, rubber	HS code 4012
Commodity name Gloves, surgical gloves, rubber	HS code 4015

Restricted commodity library - DOC Screening XLSX (65KB)

HS code: https://www.maersk.com/logistics-explained/shipping-documentation/2023/08/27/what-are-hs-codes HS code search: https://www.wcotradetools.org/en/harmonized-system

2. Frozen meat to Haiphong – Vietnam:
   • Reefer acceptance to Haiphong is subject to NAP approval, filling.
   • NO acceptance of poultry and livestock by-products all kinds to Haiphong (VNHPH/ VNHP1), Cai Lan (VNCLN) including head/snout/ feet/ paw/ wing/ wing tip/ head/ offal (lung, spleen, liver, omasum…)/ shin/ bone/ genital organs, ect.
3. Notice of Cat Lai Terminal for Commodity Bone Meal Fish Meal Poultry Meal – effective from 1 Jul 2025

4. List of import prohibitions:
   1. Import prohibitions:
      1. Weapons, ammunitions, explosives (excluding industrial explosives), military technical equipment according to The Government Degree 69/2018/ND-CP.
      2. Assorted fireworks (excluding signal fires used for navigational safety under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport), sky lanterns, assorted devices causing interference to vehicle speedometers.
      3. Schedule-1 toxic chemicals defined in the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction and Annex to the Government’s Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated May 6, 2014 on the management of chemicals under control in the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. Chemicals under the list of banned chemicals prescribed in Appendix III to the Government’s Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP dated October 9, 2017 on guidelines for certain articles of the Law on Chemicals.
      4. Used consumer goods, medical equipment, and vehicles including the following commodity groups:
         • Textiles and garments, footwear, clothes.
         • Electronic appliances.
         • Refrigerating appliances.
         • Home electric appliances.
         • Medical equipment.
         • Interior decoration goods.
         • Home appliances made of pottery, ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, rubber, and other materials.
      5. Assorted cultural products banned from dissemination and circulation or decided to be suspended from dissemination and circulation, or subject to revocation, confiscation and destruction in Vietnam.
      6. Goods being used information technology products.
      7. Assorted publications banned from dissemination and circulation in Vietnam. Postage stamps banned from trading, exchange, display and dissemination in accordance with the Law on Post. Radio equipment and radio-wave appliances which do not comply with radio frequency master plans and relevant technical regulations in accordance with the Law on Radio Frequencies
      8. Right-hand drive means of transport (including those in knocked-down forms and those with converted drive before being imported in Vietnam), excluding special-use right-hand drive vehicles operating within a restricted location and not joining traffic, including: crane trucks; canal diggers, street sweepers, street washers; garbage trucks; road builders; passenger cars in airports and lifting trucks in warehouses and ports; concrete- pumping vehicles; vehicles moving only within golf courses or parks. Assorted automobiles, four-wheeled drives and their spare parts which have their frame or engine numbers erased, modified or tampered with. Assorted motorcycles, special-use motorbikes and motorbikes which have their frame or engine numbers erased, modified or tampered with.
      9. Used supplies and vehicles, including:
         • Engines, frames, inner tubes, tires, spare parts and motors of cars, trailers, semi-trailers, four-wheeled drives.
         • Chassis of cars and tractors, fitted with engines (including new chassis fitted with used engines and used chassis fitted with new engines),
         • Assorted cars which have been transformed in structure compared with their original designs.
         • Cars, trailers, semi-trailers (other than dedicated trailers and semi-trailers), used passenger four-wheeled motor vehicles over 5 years, from the manufacture year to the import year.
         • Ambulances.
      10. Wastes and scraps, refrigerating equipment using C.F.C.
      11. Samples of precious, rare and endangered animals and plants under Appendix I of CITES derived from natural resources being exported for commercial purpose. Samples and processed products of species: white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), African elephants (Loxodonta africana).
   2. Weight / Measurement:

      There are no limitations in any port as long as the weight does not exceed maximum allowable payload as per Container Safety Certificate (CSC) plate. Maersk must approve for acceptance beyond Container Yard (CY) due to road and bridge limitations.

   3. Special Cargo:

      For Out-Of-Gauge (OOG), Break-Bulk (B/B), please request ad-hoc feeder rates from Offices & contact

   4. Dangerous cargo:

      Acceptable to all Vietnamese ports except Cat Lai terminal but subject to prior acceptance from transshipment port/ feeder carrier. Please contact Offices & contact for more details. Effective July 1st, 2024, Cat Lai Port will not accept IMO containers with final destination as Cat Lai Port(VNSGNCL).

   Exceptions:

   IMO containers for international transshipment. IMO containers for international transit. IMO containers for Container Freight Station (CFS) at Cat Lai Port. IMO container discharges Cat Lai with final delivery to ICD Tan Cang Nhon Trach .

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