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Shipping Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK): Types of shipping, transit time, Import/export duty and procedure
When transporting goods between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK), you may face one or more of the following issues:
- Do not clearly understand state regulations on conditions and required documents when importing goods to Vietnam or exporting goods to United Kingdom (UK) to benefit businesses/individuals?
- The need to calculate taxes and the time and costs involved in shipping goods from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam or vice versa.
- Are you looking for a reputable, professional freight forwarder / customs broker for your shipment from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam or from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK)?
With our extensive experience in transporting goods between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK), this article by HP Global aims to provide guidance and general answers to these questions.
Methods of Cargo Transportation between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
Common methods of cargo transportation between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK) include:
- Sea Transportation (FCL/LCL): Transporting goods by sea, most common methods are Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options.
- Air Transportation
- Express Delivery Services (Courier)
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Ocean freight shipping time Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK)
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Which ports in United Kingdom (UK) do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which ports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from United Kingdom (UK)?
Major International Ports in Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK):
| United Kingdom (UK) main sea ports | Vietnam’s main sea ports |
| Immingham (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBIMM ) | Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai, Cai Mep …) |
| Felixstowe (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBFXT ) | Hai Phong |
| London (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBLON) | Da Nang |
| Liverpool (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBLIV) | Quy Nhon |
| Greenock (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBGRK) | |
| Southampton (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBSOU) |
In addition, there are other seaports in United Kingdom (UK) that engage in cargo import-export with Vietnam, such as:
- APPLEDORE/BIDEFORD, UK (Port code: GBAPP)
- ARDROSSAN, UK (Port code: GBARD)
- BELFAST, UK (Port code: GBBEL)
- BIRMINGHAM, UK (Port code: GBBHX)
- BOSTON, UK (Port code: GBBOS)
- BRISTOL, UK (Port code: GBBRS)
- CHESTER, UK (Port code: GBCEG)
- COVENTRY, UK (Port code: GBCVT)
- GREAT YARMOUTH, UK (Port code: GBGTY)
- IMMINGHAM, UK (Port code: GBIMM)
- LONDON CITY APT, UK (Port code: GBLCY)
- LONDONDERRY, UK (Port code: GBLDY)
- GATWICK APT/LONDON, UK (Port code: GBLGW)
- LONDON, UK (Port code: GBLON)
- LIVERPOOL INTERNATIO, UK (Port code: GBLPL)
- MIDDLESBOROUGH, UK (Port code: GBMID)
- MANCHESTER, UK (Port code: GBMNC)
- NEWPORT, UK (Port code: GBNPT)
- NORTHAMPTON, UK (Port code: GBORM)
- SOUTH SHIELDS/TYNE, UK (Port code: GBSSH)
- SUNDERLAND, UK (Port code: GBSUN)
- TEESPORT, UK (Port code: GBTEE)
- TILBURY/LONDON, UK (Port code: GBTIL)
Shipping Containers Between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
The table below lists common shipping times for containers between several major international ports in United Kingdom (UK) and Vietnam. For more specific information about corresponding services or from other ports in United Kingdom (UK), please contact HP Global’s advisory team at Hotline: ++84 984.870.199 / ++84 886115726 WhatsApp: +8486 5996476 – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com.
| Port name and port code | Sea freight shipping time from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK)
(Export from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK)) |
Sea freight shipping time from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam
(Export from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam) |
||||
| VNHPH – Hai phong | VNDAD – Da Nang | VNSGN – Ho Chi Minh | VNHPH – Hai phong | VNDAD – Da Nang | VNSGN – Ho Chi Minh | |
| Immingham (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBIMM ) | 33 – 42 days | 35 – 45 days | 30 – 37 days | 33 – 53 days | 43 – 51 days | 36 – 65 days |
| Felixstowe (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBFXT ) | 24 – 53 days | 27 – 56 days | 23-34 days | 39 – 64 days | 35 – 60 days | 39 – 55 days |
| London (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBLON) | 35-46 days | 54-57 days | 53-64 days | 57-65 days | 40-60 days | |
| Liverpool (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBLIV) | 32 – 50 days | 33-55 days | 31-37 days | 46-60 days | 44-58 days | 43-68 days |
| Greenock (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBGRK) | 42-54 days | 55 – 83 days | 34-44 days | 43-64 days | 40-65 days | 32 – 56 days |
| Southampton (United Kingdom (UK), Port code: GBSOU) | 30-45 days | 30-37 days | 27-40 days | 33 – 63 days | 31-53 days | 32-62 days |
In case you do not find the seaport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK) and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com
Air cargo transit time: Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK)
Transportation time by air from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK) and from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam?
Which airports in United Kingdom (UK) do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which airports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from United Kingdom (UK)?
Logistics HP Global provide air freight from all major airports in Vietnam to various airports in United Kingdom (UK) and vice versal – Hotline: ++84 984870199 / ++ 84 86115726
Major International Air Ports in Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
| Major International Airports in United Kingdom (UK) | Major International Airports in Vietnam |
| London Heathrow Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LHR) | Noi Bai – Ha Noi (IATA Code: VNHAN) |
| Manchester Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: MAN) | Da Nang (IATA Code: VNDAD) |
| London Gatwick Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LGW) | Tan Son Nhat – Ho Chi Minh City (IATA Code: VNSGN) |
| Birmingham International Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: BHX) | |
| Glasgow International Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: GLA) | |
| Newcastle Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: NCL) | |
| Edinburgh Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: EDI) | |
| Aberdeen Dyce Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: ABZ) | |
| Bristol Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: BRS) | |
| Cardiff International Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: CWL) | |
| Leeds Bradford Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LBA) | |
| London City Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LCY) | |
| East Midlands Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: EMA) | |
| London Stansted Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: STN) | |
| London Luton Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LTN) | |
| George Best Belfast City Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: BHD) | |
| Exeter International Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: EXT) | |
| Belfast International Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: BFS) | |
| Southampton Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: SOU) | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: LPL) | |
| Bournemouth Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: BOH) | |
| Southend Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: SEN) | |
| Kirkwall Airport (UK, Airport IATA code: KOI) |
In addition, there are other airports in United Kingdom (UK) that engage in cargo import-export with Vietnam, such as:
- ABINGDON, UK, IATA airport code: GBABB
- ABERDEEN, UK, IATA airport code: GBABD
- BALTIC WHARF/LONDON, UK, IATA airport code: GBBAW
- BELFAST INTERNATIONA, UK, IATA airport code: GBBFS
- BIRMINGHAM, UK, IATA airport code: GBBHX
- BLYTH, UK, IATA airport code: GBBLY
- BRISTOL, UK, IATA airport code: GBBRS
- CAMBRIDGE, UK, IATA airport code: GBCBG
- CARDIFF, UK, IATA airport code: GBCDF
- CHESTER, UK, IATA airport code: GBCEG
- RIVERSIDE PARK APT/D, UK, IATA airport code: GBDND
- DORNOCH, UK, IATA airport code: GBDOC
- EDINBURGH, UK, IATA airport code: GBEDI
- EAST MIDLANDS APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBEMA
- EXETER, UK, IATA airport code: GBEXE
- EXETER-CLYST APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBEXT
- FELIXSTOWE, UK, IATA airport code: GBFXT
- GLASGOW APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBGLA
- GLASGOW, UK, IATA airport code: GBGLW
- IPSWICH APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBIPW
- MILTON KEYNES, UK, IATA airport code: GBKYN
- LANCASTER/HEYSHAM, UK, IATA airport code: GBLAN
- LEEDS APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBLBA
- LONDON CITY APT, UK, IATA airport code: GBLCY
- LONDONDERRY, UK, IATA airport code: GBLDY
- GATWICK APT/LONDON, UK, IATA airport code: GBLGW
- LIVERPOOL, UK, IATA airport code: GBLIV
- LONDON, UK, IATA airport code: GBLON
- LIVERPOOL INTERNATIO, UK, IATA airport code: GBLPL
- LUTON, UK, IATA airport code: GBLTN
- MANCHESTER, UK, IATA airport code: GBMNC
- MANSTON, UK, IATA airport code: GBMSE
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK, IATA airport code: GBNCL
- NEWPORT, UK, IATA airport code: GBNPT
- SOUTHAMPTON, UK, IATA airport code: GBSOU
- STANSTED APT/LONDON, UK, IATA airport code: GBSTN
- WELLS/KINGS LYNN, UK, IATA airport code: GBWLS
- WARRINGTON, UK, IATA airport code: GBWRN
| For air cargo transportation, if it’s a direct service between United Kingdom (UK) airports and Vietnam, the transit time is usually within the day. For transit services (through one or several airports), the duration typically ranges from 1 – 6 days. |
-> See more information about Vietnam’s main airports: Overview of International Airports in Vietnam
In case you do not find the airport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK) and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com
Trade relations between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) on December 29, 2020 and officially took effect from 01 May 2021, according to this agreement, Vietnam and UK mutually offers preferences tariffs on wide rage of commodities.
>> To check the updated legal documents related to special preferential import duty under the above FTA, see in below article: List of FTA Vietnam Joined
→ To check the updated trade relations (MFN, FTAs) between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK) at the article: Overview Of Trade Relations Between Vietnam And The World
- Trade turnover between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK) -> see at: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK)
Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK)
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List of Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK)
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For Updated Export Turnover among Commodities From Vietnam to United Kingdom (UK) -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK)
>> See more “List of taxable export commodity in Vietnam”
Noticeable Commodities Imported into Vietnam from United Kingdom (UK)
List of Noticeable Commodities Imported from United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam
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For Updated Import Turnover among Commodities From United Kingdom (UK) to Vietnam -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK)
Import Export Duty in Vietnam
Quick search import export duty for every HS code in Vietnam
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The Procedure for Cargo Transporting Between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
Once the goods are ready for delivery at the exporter’s warehouse, the standard process for transporting a shipment includes the following steps:
Step 1: Transport from the exporter’s warehouse to the export port.
Step 2: Export customs clearance.
Step 3: Cargo loading and unloading at the port.
Step 4: International transportation.
Step 5: Import customs clearance (note: certain items require permits, declarations, quality inspections, etc., to meet the customs clearance criteria).
Step 6: Cargo handling at the import port.
Step 7: Transporting goods from the warehouse/port to the importer’s warehouse.
HP Global Provides Shipping Services for Goods between Vietnam and United Kingdom (UK)
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