Domestic container transportation by sea increasingly plays an important role in goods exchange activities, promoting domestic consumption. What are the characteristics and advantages of container transportation by domestic sea? What types of goods can often be transported domestically by sea?
1. Learn about domestic container shipping by sea in Vietnam
Inland container transportation by sea is the process of transporting goods by container by sea or inland waterway. This is an important form of transport, connecting goods to economic areas and domestic ports.
The advantage of container shipping by domestic sea is that it can easily transport goods at seaports and river areas.
Can transport goods of large size and volume at a lower cost than other forms of transportation. Besides, inland shipping by sea by container will reduce the risk of traffic congestion, so shipping time is faster than road shipping.
In Vietnam, domestic container transportation by sea is being promoted by the government. Investment projects and infrastructure system development are focused on investment, development and improvement.
Meet the increasing demand for shipping containers by domestic and international sea.
It can be seen that the domestic container shipping service is developing very well, making an important contribution to the national supply chain. At the same time, ensuring the process of goods circulation between provinces and cities takes place smoothly and quickly. Thereby promoting the national economy.
2. Types of containers commonly used for domestic sea transport
Because the demand for domestic container transportation by sea in Vietnam is very diverse. Therefore, there are many types of containers used for transportation in Vietnam, suitable for domestic goods such as:
- Dry container (department container): This is the most commonly used type of container, which can be used for many different types of common goods.
- Bulk cargo container: This is a specialized container used to transport cement, grain, ore... This type of container has a special design, the mouth of the container can be opened so that the goods can easily fall.
- Refrigerated container: Or insulated container, installed with a suitable temperature supply (for refrigerated containers, it is cold temperature) to preserve the goods inside at the appropriate temperature. The main items are agricultural products, vegetables or fresh foods.
- Tank containers: The most common are 2 types of containers: iso tank and flexitank. This type of container is specialized for transporting specific types of goods: Liquids, gases, chemicals,...
- Specialized containers are often used to transport specific goods, including containers carrying cars and animals.
In addition, transporting containers by domestic sea also uses a number of other types of containers such as: Open-roof containers without top walls, Open-top containers without roofs,...
To choose the right type of container for your goods when transporting containers by domestic sea, please contact us for specific advice.
3. Items can be transported domestically by container by sea
The items that use domestic container shipping services by sea are also quite diverse. Most items that are allowed to be traded or traded can be transported by domestic sea:
- Consumer goods and necessities: agricultural products, food, feed,...
- Industrial goods: Machinery, industrial equipment, components, and other industrial products.
- Packaged goods: Packaged goods such as cartons, packaging, and other packaged products can be transported in containers.
- Raw materials: Industrial raw materials such as steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, and other materials.
- Agricultural goods: Agricultural products such as grains, beans, sugar, coffee, and many other foods can be transported in containers.
- Petroleum goods: Crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products are transported by isotank and flexitank containers by international sea.
- Dangerous goods: Some types of dangerous goods such as chemicals, toxic gases, and other dangerous materials...
4. Main routes for inland container transport by sea
We are currently providing domestic container shipping services by sea along the main sea shipping routes in Vietnam in the North - Central South region.
- Hai Phong Port: Delivery to the provinces of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Thanh Hoa,...
- Da Nang port: Quang Nam, Hue, Quang Tri,...
- Cua Lo Port: delivery to Nghe An, Ha Tinh provinces,...
- Quy Nhon Port: delivery to provinces of Binh Dinh, Kon Tum, Dak Lak, Phu Yen, Gia Lai,...
- Ho Chi Minh Port: delivery to the provinces of Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Phuoc, Long An, Tien Giang, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan,...
To understand the details of our routes and costs for shipping containers by domestic sea, please contact us for the fastest advice.
5. Process of transporting containers by domestic sea
The process of shipping containers by domestic sea includes 4 steps:
- Step 1: The unit providing domestic container transportation services by sea will receive documents and requests for domestic container transportation by sea from customers.
- Step 2: Load the goods into the container and put them on the ship using specialized lifting equipment. Containers are often stacked on top of each other to save space on ships.
- Step 3: Carry out procedures and process necessary customs documents to ensure that goods are legally allowed to enter and exit the country.
- Step 4: When the ship arrives at the destination port, the container is dismantled and the goods are transported to the receiving point according to the commitment in the contract for providing/renting container shipping services by domestic sea between the two parties.
6. Why should you choose to transport containers by domestic sea?
We are a reputable provider of domestic container shipping services by sea in the market. With a journey of more than 15 years of construction and growth, we have built a solid foothold in reputation with domestic and international customers and partners. With outstanding advantages:
- Providing a variety of domestic container shipping services by sea: Transportation, customs declaration, applying for specialized licenses, goods quarantine,...
- Experienced staff, professional work, quick response to handle situations that arise during the goods processing process. Thereby helping customers save time, human resources and optimize costs.
- Clear marine cargo insurance
- Free consultation on domestic container shipping by sea. From there, build the best transportation plan for the shipment
We are committed to always providing customers with the best transportation services and competitive prices. To help customers maximize profits and save shipping costs.
