CHINA – VIETNAM LOGISTICS · ROAD FREIGHT

CHINA – VIETNAM
ROAD FREIGHT

End-to-end road freight from suppliers and factories in China to business warehouses in Vietnam, structured around each shipment’s actual data: pickup, consolidation, cross-border trucking, customs clearance and final delivery.

China–Vietnam cross-border road freight through a land border gate ROAD FREIGHT · CROSS-BORDER

ONE OPERATING FLOW, ONE CONSISTENT DATA SET

The trucking plan cannot be separated from pickup, import documentation and final delivery. Weight, CBM, dimensions, pickup address, commodity policy and VAT/customs-declaration requirements should be confirmed before the shipment moves.

SUPPLIERFactory / China warehouse
PICKUPPickup / consolidation
BORDER GATEDeclaration / clearance
FINAL DELIVERYVietnam warehouse / factory
LTL / CONSOLIDATEDBy consolidation route, kg/CBM and dimensions.
DEDICATED TRUCKDedicated vehicle and pickup schedule.
DOOR TO DOORFrom supplier to final delivery point.
03 ROAD FREIGHT OPTIONS

SELECT BY SHIPMENT SIZE & CHARACTERISTICS

Do not select a transport option based on price per kilogram alone. Weight, volume, package dimensions, consolidation feasibility, cargo-ready schedule and delivery requirements all affect the cost structure.

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CONSOLIDATION · LTL

LTL / CONSOLIDATED CARGO

Suitable for shipments that do not justify a dedicated truck, or for businesses importing regularly in small to medium volumes.

Consolidated by route and operating schedule.Pickup can be arranged from one or multiple suppliers.Special or controlled cargo should be reviewed in advance.
SUITABLE FOR: components, spare parts, production materials and recurring commercial cargo.
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DEDICATED TRUCK · FTL

DEDICATED TRUCK / FTL

Suitable for larger shipments or cargo requiring tighter control over vehicle allocation, pickup timing and delivery planning.

Vehicle selected by cargo weight and characteristics.Reduces handling and consolidation with other shipments.Pickup schedule and delivery point are fixed more clearly.
SUITABLE FOR: machinery, production materials, recurring shipments and project cargo.
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END-TO-END · DOOR TO DOOR

DOOR TO DOOR

One coordination point from the China supplier to the customer’s warehouse or factory in Vietnam.

Pickup / consolidation in China.Cross-border road freight + customs clearance.Domestic delivery and post-delivery document reconciliation.
SUITABLE FOR: businesses seeking fewer operating touchpoints for each shipment.
E2E OPERATION

FROM CHINA SUPPLIERS
TO WAREHOUSES IN VIETNAM

Instead of simply reporting “cargo in transit,” each stage is tied to data that must be confirmed, a responsible handler and a required output before the next step begins.

01

CONFIRM SHIPMENT MASTER DATA

Product name, package count, gross weight, CBM, dimensions, packing, supplier address, ready date and delivery point in Vietnam.

Output: sufficient data to select the trucking plan and define the quotation scope.
02

PICKUP & CONSOLIDATION

Coordinate pickup at the supplier’s workshop, factory or warehouse; cargo from multiple sources can be consolidated at a designated point.

Output: confirmed package count, pickup status and consolidation point.
03

REVIEW DOCUMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE

Cross-check product description, model, preliminary HS code, Invoice, Packing List, Catalogue/Datasheet, C/O and sector-specific documents where applicable.

Output: missing or inconsistent items identified before the border gate.
04

BORDER GATE & CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Track the truck to the border gate, confirm declaration data, file the customs declaration and coordinate handling according to the customs channel and shipment status.

Output: cargo cleared to move into the domestic delivery leg.
05

DELIVERY & RECONCILIATION

Coordinate delivery to the warehouse/factory and consolidate customs declarations, invoices, documents and actual additional charges.

Output: both the physical cargo flow and the post-import documentation set are completed.
RFQ · SCOPE · COMPLIANCE

ACCURATE QUOTING
STARTS WITH ACCURATE DATA

Two quotations are comparable only when they cover the same service scope. Pickup, China-side warehousing, cross-border freight, customs, taxes and final delivery should be separated clearly.

08 RFQ DATA POINTS

MINIMUM DATA SET FOR PLANNING

01
Product nameReview acceptance, HS and commodity policy.
02
Package countPlan pickup / loading.
03
WeightCheck vehicle load and charging basis.
04
Dim / CBMCheck low-density / bulky cargo.
05
Pickup addressCalculate the China-side first mile.
06
Ready DateConfirm pickup and consolidation schedule.
07
Vietnam delivery pointDefine the domestic delivery leg.
08
VAT / customs declarationDefine the import-service scope.
COMPARE QUOTES ON THE SAME SCOPE

DO NOT COMPARE PRICE/KG ALONE

CHINA PICKUPIncluded or quoted separately?
CHINA-SIDE WAREHOUSEReceiving / storage / handling?
CROSS-BORDER FREIGHTKg / CBM / dedicated truck?
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONIncluded in scope or separate?
IMPORT DUTY & VATShipment tax obligations.
VIETNAM DELIVERYIs final delivery included?
HS & TAX

HS classification should be based on description, construction, function and technical documentation; tax treatment should be reviewed against the HS code, origin and policy applicable at the time of import.

C/O & PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT

Having a C/O does not automatically guarantee preferential treatment; origin criteria and document consistency must be checked against the actual shipment.

CONTROLLED / SPECIAL CARGO

Machinery, chemicals, food, ICT and other sector-controlled goods may require catalogues, model information, MSDS or other supporting documents.

CUSTOMS LEGAL REFERENCES TO REVIEWUpdated to 08/2026 · application depends on the actual goods and shipment documents
Terms: HS Code = customs commodity classification code · CBM = Cubic Meter (m³) · Dim = Dimensions (length × width × height) · C/O = Certificate of Origin · RFQ = Request for Quotation · Door to Door = transport from pickup point to final delivery point under the agreed scope.
FAQ · NEXT STEP

QUESTIONS TO CONFIRM BEFORE DISPATCHING A TRUCK

Can cargo be picked up directly from a factory in China?

Yes. Pickup can be arranged at the supplier’s factory, workshop or warehouse based on the address, cargo-ready time and actual shipment data.

Can cargo from multiple suppliers be consolidated?

Yes. Cargo from multiple sources can be moved to a consolidation point before a combined transport plan is arranged; package IDs, quantities and supplier sources should be controlled clearly.

Can a small shipment be formally imported by road?

It depends on cargo type, kg/CBM, value, import policy and total landed logistics cost. A small volume does not automatically mean formal import is impossible.

Is road freight charged by kg or CBM?

It depends on cargo characteristics and the operating plan. Provide both weight and package dimensions to reduce quotation discrepancies.

Does Form E automatically guarantee preferential duty?

No. The HS code, origin criteria, C/O validity and consistency with the shipment’s commercial documents must be reviewed.

How long does China–Vietnam road freight take?

A fixed number of days should not be applied to every shipment. ETA depends on pickup, truck/consolidation schedules, border operations, documents, sector-specific inspections, customs channel and final delivery point.