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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 29 to 30 days, based on 178 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Oakland route?

3 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, MSC.

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Vung Tau to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Nestled at the southern tip of Vietnam, Vung Tau is served by a focused group of three major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, and MSC — each operating direct trans-Pacific sailings to Oakland on California's northern coast. For importers researching shipping from Vung Tau to Oakland, the typical transit runs approximately 29 to 30 days, making it one of the more consistent lanes on the Southeast Asia–to–West Coast corridor. This direct port-to-port connection gives U.S. buyers a reliable planning benchmark for Vietnamese-origin goods destined for Northern California and the broader Western U.S. market.

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

29–30 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

5Active route products (90 days)

3Carriers

6943 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~36,109 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~49,841 over the past 6 weeks (-28%)

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

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

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · MSC

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 29 to 30 days, based on 178 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Oakland?: Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Oakland route?: 3 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, 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.