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NetherlandsFreight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 29 to 48 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $1,934 | $2,464 | 10 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,171 | $3,726 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $2,919 | $3,794 | 12 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 12 priced sailings updated 17 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydCat Lai Express · VNF | 22 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 33 d · via | $2,277 | n/a | $2,919 |
| Hapag-LloydCat Lai Express · VNF | 15 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 33 d · via | $2,277 | n/a | $3,019 |
 OOCLInceda · VTS | 12 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 48 d · via | $1,934 | $3,171 | $3,171 |
| Hapag-LloydCat Lai Express · VNF | 29 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 40 d · via | $2,277 | n/a | $3,519 |
 ONEOne Cosmos · FE1 | 16 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,464 | $3,726 | $3,726 |
| ONEOne Durban · FE1 | 26 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $2,464 | $3,726 | $3,726 |
| ONEOne Cosmos · FE1 | 17 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,532 | $3,862 | $3,862 |
| ONEOne Durban · FE1 | 29 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $2,532 | $3,862 | $3,862 |
Shipping lines from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 7 | 32 d | $2,277 | n/a | $2,919 |
| ONE | 4 | 29 d | $2,464 | $3,726 | $3,726 |
| OOCL | 1 | 48 d | $1,934 | $3,171 | $3,171 |
Container shipping cost from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam
On Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,934 for a 20GP, $3,171 for a 40GP and $2,919 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 12 sailings is $3,794; the cheapest is $2,919 and the dearest $4,519. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,600 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam
12 sailings from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 29 to 48 days port to port; 4 of the 12 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL.
By sea Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam is 9,010 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal, about 26.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 28 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam is $1,934 per 20GP, $3,171 per 40GP and $2,919 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 29 to 48 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 9,010 nm, about 26.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam?
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by country, Vietnam to Netherlands, from Vietnam, to Netherlands. Distance and transit: Ho Chi Minh City to Rotterdam shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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