EXPORT AND LOGISTICS

Beverage Export and Logistics from Vietnam

All ACMFOOD shipments depart from Ho Chi Minh City Port under T/T payment terms. Production lead time is 15 to 30 days, and the 18 to 24 month shelf life leaves ample runway for sea freight and retail distribution cycles.

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Ho Chi Minh City Port

Port of loading for all shipments, with direct services to major global markets.

T/T Payment

Standard terms. Deposit and balance structure agreed per order.

40+ Countries

Export experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

18–24 Months Shelf Life

Enough remaining life on arrival for retail listing requirements.

DOCUMENTATION

What Travels With the Container

Missing paperwork holds containers at port longer than any production delay. This is the standard set we prepare.

Commercial Invoice

Prepared to your required format, with HS codes and Incoterms as agreed on the order.

Packing List

Carton counts, net and gross weights, pallet configuration and container loading plan.

Bill of Lading

Issued once the container is loaded, matched to your consignee and notify party details.

Certificate of Origin

Vietnamese origin documentation, including preferential forms where a trade agreement applies to your market.

Certificate of Analysis

Batch-level analysis against the agreed product specification.

Health and Free Sale

Health certificate and free sale certificate where your destination market requires them for clearance.

CONTAINER PLANNING

Getting the Most Into Each Container

Beverages are dense, so containers usually reach their weight limit before they run out of space. Format and fill volume decide how much value fits inside.

  • Mixed SKUs — several products in one container is normal and often the most efficient first order
  • Format matters — cans load more units per pallet than PET or glass at the same volume
  • Glass is heavy — expect fewer cartons per container and higher freight per unit
  • Loading plan — confirmed once packaging format and fill volume are fixed
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Export Questions

What importers ask about shipping, terms and paperwork.

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Which port do shipments depart from?

Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam. It has direct sailings to most major markets, which keeps transit times competitive for North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Incoterms are agreed per order. FOB Ho Chi Minh City is the most common starting point, with CIF and other terms available depending on your arrangement.

T/T is standard. The deposit and balance structure is agreed per order, typically with a deposit on confirmation and the balance against shipping documents.

Products carry 18 to 24 months total shelf life and are shipped fresh from production, so the remaining life on arrival comfortably meets most retailer listing requirements. Specific minimums can be agreed in advance.

Full container loads are the most economical for beverages given their weight and volume. LCL can be discussed for sample or trial quantities.

We prepare the export documentation from the Vietnam side. Import clearance, duties and any market-specific registration are handled by the importer or their customs broker.

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Planning your first shipment from Vietnam?

Tell us your destination port, preferred Incoterms and target volume. We will map out documentation, loading and timing.