How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 31 days, based on 450 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Oakland?

Roughly 8.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Oakland route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai.

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Cai Mep to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Tucked south of Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Mep has grown into one of Vietnam's busiest deep-water terminals, and it supports a direct trans-Pacific service into Oakland that is increasingly popular with U.S. importers sourcing from southern Vietnam. Four carriers — Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, and Wan Hai — operate this lane, giving shippers a reasonable choice of sailings for their cargo. For those researching shipping from Cai Mep to Oakland, the approximate transit time runs about 28 to 31 days, reflecting the full Pacific crossing to California's major northern gateway. This routing is particularly relevant for importers at the Port of Oakland who want to bring Vietnamese-origin goods directly into Northern California without routing through Southern California.

Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.

28–31 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~8.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

6943 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~68,747 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~97,555 over the past 6 weeks (-30%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Cai Mep (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Oakland (POD) 1.7 days avg stay Normal

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · ONE Line · OOCL · Wan Hai

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 31 days, based on 450 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Oakland?: Roughly 8.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Oakland route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai.

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Figures are indicative estimates with partial coverage, for reference only, not carrier-confirmed. Coverage: East & Southeast Asia → United States, direct port-to-port services. For live FCL/LCL quotes, contact an ETDETA sales specialist.