常用简称
vosco
SCAC 代码
VOSA
总部所在地
越南·海防
航运联盟
独立运营
船队运力
约 5 万 TEU

Vietnam Ocean Shipping (VOSCO) is the largest state-owned container shipping enterprise in Vietnam, headquartered in Haiphong, with core business in China-Vietnam routes and Vietnam import/export transport, capacity approximately 50,000 TEU, ranked 33rd globally.

Basic Information

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English Name Vietnam Ocean Shipping Joint Stock Company
SCAC Code VOSA
Headquarters Haiphong, Vietnam
Established 2005
Shipping Alliance Independent
Fleet Capacity Approximately 50,000 TEU (Alphaliner 2025)
Global Ranking 33rd

Company Profile

The predecessor of Vietnam Ocean Shipping (VOSCO) can be traced back to the ocean shipping department under the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam. After restructuring of state-owned enterprises in 2005, it was formally established as a joint-stock company, with its headquarters in Haiphong, the largest port city in northern Vietnam. As a key state-owned shipping enterprise supported by the Vietnamese government, VOSCO undertakes the national mission of ensuring smooth maritime transport channels for Vietnam's import and export trade, holding an irreplaceable strategic position in the shipping landscape of northern Vietnam and the Indochina Peninsula.

VOSCO's fleet mainly consists of small and medium-sized container vessels, whose designs fully consider the navigability of Vietnam's coastal ports and inland waterways, allowing flexible calls at major ports such as Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Leveraging the rapid rise of Vietnam's manufacturing industry and the continuous growth of China-ASEAN trade, the company has accumulated a deep customer base and operational experience on China-Vietnam routes, Vietnam-China routes, and routes from Vietnam to Northeast Asia. In recent years, VOSCO has actively expanded its fleet, introduced modern energy-saving container vessels, and gradually extended its route network to South Asia and Southeast Asia's hinterland.

As an independent, non-alliance carrier, VOSCO enjoys high flexibility in route scheduling and capacity allocation, enabling rapid adjustment of sailing frequency according to seasonal and sudden demand changes in Vietnam's import and export trade. Especially in the maritime logistics of Vietnam's advantageous export industries such as textiles, footwear, electronic products, agricultural products, and seafood, VOSCO maintains a stable market share and good customer reputation.

Main Routes

VOSCO's route network is centered on Vietnam, radiating to China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The following is its main route layout:

Route Typical Ports of Call Remarks / Frequency
China to Vietnam (Northern) Shanghai — Ningbo — Haiphong Weekly, core corridor for northern Vietnam industrial zone
China to Vietnam (Southern) Shenzhen — Shekou — Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai) Twice weekly, express service from South China to Vietnam
Vietnam to Southeast Asia Ho Chi Minh — Laem Chabang — Singapore — Port Klang Weekly, connecting ASEAN transshipment hub
Vietnam to Northeast Asia Haiphong — Ho Chi Minh — Busan — Tokyo Weekly, serving Korea-Japan trade
Vietnam to India Ho Chi Minh — Nhava Sheva — Mundra Bi-weekly, direct from Vietnam to South Asia

Ports of Call in China

Shanghai, Shenzhen, Fangchenggang

Operational Notes

Booking Method: VOSCO accepts bookings through its authorized booking agent network in China. Bofeng Logistics can assist customers with online booking, space confirmation, and full transit tracking. It is recommended to book 7–10 days in advance for full container loads, and allow more time during peak season.

Suitable Cargo: VOSCO routes mainly handle textiles and garments, footwear and bags, electronic products and components, machinery and equipment, furniture, agricultural products, and frozen seafood (requiring reefer containers). Some routes can accept Class 9 dangerous goods; MSDS and relevant certificates must be provided in advance for approval.

Document Requirements: A complete Booking Note must be filled in, detailing cargo description, HS code, quantity, gross weight, volume, and special transport requirements. For imports into Vietnam, it is recommended to confirm the destination port's customs clearance document requirements in advance, including certificate of origin, invoice, packing list, and import license (if applicable).

Cut-off and Sailing: For South China ports to Vietnam, the cut-off time is generally 24 hours before sailing; cut-off times at East China ports are relatively earlier. Schedules may be adjusted during Vietnamese holidays (e.g., Lunar New Year); it is advisable to confirm specific sailing schedules with the operations team in advance.

Seasonal Factors: Peak season on China-Vietnam routes is concentrated before Lunar New Year (January–February, Vietnam's year-end import peak) and September–November (Vietnam's export peak for Christmas orders to Europe and America). Schedules may be adjusted around Vietnam's National Day (September 2) and Lunar New Year (lunar January); advance confirmation is needed.

Transit Time Reference: Shenzhen/Shekou to Ho Chi Minh City: approximately 3–5 days; Shanghai/Ningbo to Haiphong: approximately 4–6 days; Haiphong to Ho Chi Minh domestic feeder: approximately 2–3 days; Vietnam to Busan/Tokyo: approximately 5–8 days. Transit times are above average for short-sea routes.

Restrictions: VOSCO's vessels are mainly small and medium-sized, with limited capacity for out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift containers. The water depth of Haiphong port is about 7–8 meters, restricting large vessels and heavy-tonnage cargo operations. Schedules may be reduced during Vietnamese holidays, making it unsuitable for urgent cargo with high schedule precision requirements.

Bofeng Logistics Services

Leveraging VOSCO's leading position in the Vietnamese market, Bofeng Logistics provides you with exclusive shipping solutions for China-Vietnam trade:

  • Direct Express to Two Vietnamese Ports: With VOSCO's dual-core route layout at Haiphong (northern Vietnam) and Ho Chi Minh City (southern Vietnam), Bofeng Logistics offers direct sailing services from South China/East China ports to all of Vietnam, covering the northern industrial zone and the southern Mekong Delta economic region.
  • Dedicated Import/Export Channels for Vietnam: We are well-versed in Vietnam's customs regulations and documentation standards, from trucking at Chinese ports to customs clearance and de-stuffing at Vietnamese destination ports, with dedicated personnel monitoring each node. We specialize in full logistics for mainstream China-Vietnam trade commodities such as textiles, footwear, and electronics.
  • Priority Space Guarantee in Peak Season: Bofeng Logistics maintains long-term deep cooperation with VOSCO, enabling priority space booking during peak seasons (around Lunar New Year, Vietnam National Day), ensuring stable shipping schedules and avoiding delivery delays due to capacity tightness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What advantages does Vietnam Ocean Shipping have on China-Vietnam routes? VOSCO is the largest state-owned container shipping enterprise in Vietnam, with Haiphong and Ho Chi Minh City as dual core hubs, enjoying unique locational advantages on China-Vietnam routes. The company has dense route networks in both the northern industrial zone (Haiphong) and the southern Mekong Delta (Ho Chi Minh City). Its fleet design fully considers the navigability of Vietnam's coastal ports and inland waterways, allowing flexible calls at all major ports.

Q2: What types of cargo are suitable for VOSCO? VOSCO is suitable for mainstream China-Vietnam trade commodities, including textiles and garments, footwear and bags, electronic products and components, machinery and equipment, furniture, agricultural products, and frozen seafood. The company maintains a stable market share and good customer reputation in maritime logistics for Vietnam's advantageous export industries such as textiles and footwear. Some routes can accept Class 9 dangerous goods.

Q3: What are the characteristics of VOSCO as a state-owned shipping company? As a key state-owned shipping enterprise supported by the Vietnamese government, VOSCO undertakes the national mission of ensuring smooth maritime transport channels for Vietnam's import and export trade, offering high flexibility in route scheduling and capacity allocation. The company can quickly adjust sailing frequency according to seasonal and sudden demand changes in Vietnam's import and export trade, and can flexibly increase capacity during peak seasons such as around Vietnam's Lunar New Year.

Practical Experience

Vietnam has been one of the largest destinations for China's manufacturing relocation in recent years, with logistics demand between China and Vietnam growing continuously. In our operations on VOSCO routes, the deepest impression is the difference between northern and southern Vietnamese ports: Haiphong (north), near Hanoi, is the core gateway for northern Vietnam's industrial zones, serving the supply chain logistics of large manufacturers like Samsung and Foxconn, with port operation efficiency at a relatively high level in Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City (south) is Vietnam's largest economic center and port cluster, covering the manufacturing and agricultural exports of the Mekong Delta. VOSCO has comprehensive sailing coverage at both ports, and we can recommend the most convenient shipping plan based on the customer's factory location.

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