Shipping from Cat Lai & Cai Mep ports to Cambodia (transit): Trucking, Customs & Door-to-Door Delivery
Containers for Cambodian consignees arriving at Ho Chi Minh City area ports, moved through Vietnam under transit procedures to their door in Cambodia.
Route at a glance
| Ports of arrival | Cat Lai, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Hiep Phuoc |
|---|---|
| Exit gate | Usually Moc Bai – Bavet |
| Door-to-door time | Typically 2–4 days from vessel arrival |
| Customs regime | Transit under customs seal, no Vietnamese import duty |
How cargo travels from Cat Lai & Cai Mep ports to Cambodia (transit)
After discharge we open the transit declaration at the port, seal the container and truck it on the approved route to Moc Bai. Vietnamese customs at the border confirm the seal and close the transit; Cambodian import clearance follows at Bavet or at an inland customs point.
What does shipping to Cambodia (transit) cost?
Prices depend on truck size, full or shared load, cargo type and who pays Cambodian taxes. A door-to-door quote normally covers:
- Pickup and line-haul trucking
- Customs clearance on both sides
- Border gate and handling fees
- Import duties and VAT (if DDP)
Read the full breakdown: trucking cost explained.
Cargo we commonly move on this route
Things to know about this route
- The bill of lading and manifest should show Cambodia as the final destination.
- Shipping-line approval is needed to take containers across the border; agree return terms in advance.
- Some goods are restricted from transit through Vietnam — check before booking.
How it works
- Send cargo details and addresses — receive an itemised quote
- We check invoice, packing list, HS codes, Form D and permits
- Pickup and Vietnamese export (or import) clearance
- Border crossing and clearance on the other side
- Delivery with photos and proof of delivery
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Vietnamese import duty on transit cargo?
No. Transit cargo is not imported into Vietnam, so no Vietnamese import duty or VAT applies.
Can the container go all the way to Phnom Penh?
Yes, if the shipping line permits; otherwise cargo can be transloaded at the border.
What if my B/L shows Ho Chi Minh City as destination?
Contact us before arrival — documents may need amending to process the cargo as transit.
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