Ho Chi Minh City to Nhava Sheva shipping route.

Ships leaving Ho Chi Minh City for Nhava Sheva head west and cover a sea distance of 3,140 nautical miles (5,815 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 3,734 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.

At sea, the voyage lasts 10.9 days at 12 knots, 9.3 days at 14 knots and 7.3 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Ho Chi Minh City and Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,889 nautical miles, 749 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.

Container freight rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.

Of the 65 port to port routes from Ho Chi Minh City in this directory, Nhava Sheva is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (2,464 nm), Yokohama (2,453 nm) and Colombo (2,234 nm).