How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 46 days, based on 427 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Norfolk?

Roughly 7.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Norfolk route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.

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Vung Tau to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Situated on Vietnam's southern coast, Vung Tau has emerged as a notable origin point for U.S.-bound cargo, with four major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC — operating direct trans-Pacific sailings to Norfolk, Virginia. For importers researching Vung Tau to Norfolk transit time, these direct port-to-port services typically run approximately 39 to 48 days, reflecting the longer eastbound routing to reach the U.S. East Coast. Norfolk's deep-water terminals and strong inland connections to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast make it a practical discharge point for Vietnamese manufacturers and their American retail and industrial customers alike.

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

39–46 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~7.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

10992 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~62,532 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~87,291 over the past 6 weeks (-28%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Vung Tau (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Norfolk (POD) 1.0 day avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Hapag-Lloyd · MSC

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 46 days, based on 427 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Norfolk?: Roughly 7.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Norfolk route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.

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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.