Sea freight

Working with major shipping lines and a trusted global agent network, we deliver flexible, efficient ocean freight solutions at competitive cost.

C.A.S LOGISTICS has built a network of partnerships with major shipping lines and a system of trusted agents worldwide, providing professional, flexible and reliable sea freight services. With the strength of our partner network and operating capability, we optimise shipping schedules, ensure service quality and offer customers competitive rates.

Service options

FCL (full container load)
A whole 20', 40' or 40'HC container for one shipper; the container is stuffed at the shipper's site and stays sealed to the destination port.
LCL (less than container load)
Smaller shipments share a container with other shippers' cargo, consolidated at a CFS warehouse; charged on the actual weight or volume.
Port to port and door to door
Just the port-to-port leg, or the whole journey from the shipper's warehouse to the consignee's, including inland transport and customs at both ends.

Process

The standard steps of a shipment. The actual flow can vary with the cargo, the route and the delivery terms.

Export

Step 1
Enquiry and quotation
You send the cargo details, ports of loading and discharge, delivery terms (Incoterms) and timing; we advise on the options and send a quote.
Step 2
Booking with the shipping line
We book space on a suitable sailing and send you the booking confirmation with the schedule and the closing time.
- Booking confirmation
Step 3
Empty container and stuffing
The empty container is collected from the depot, stuffed at your site and sealed; LCL cargo is delivered to a CFS warehouse for consolidation.
- Empty container release order
- Packing list
Step 4
Export customs clearance
The declaration is filed on VNACCS/VCIS; depending on the green, yellow or red channel, customs clears it directly, checks the documents or inspects the goods.
- Customs declaration
- Contract
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
Step 5
Haulage to the port
The container is trucked to the port and gated in before the closing time, and customs confirms the goods through the port's customs supervision area (VASSCM system).
Step 6
Shipping instructions and VGM
The shipping instructions for the bill of lading and the verified gross mass (VGM) of the container go to the carrier before the cut-off.
- Shipping Instruction
- VGM
Step 7
Loading and bill of lading
The container is loaded on board; the bill of lading is issued as originals or released electronically (telex release / surrendered B/L).
- B/L
Step 8
Tracking and documents
We follow the voyage, keep you updated on the schedule and send the document set so the consignee can clear the cargo at destination.
- C/O (if any)
- Commercial invoice

Import

Step 1
Enquiry and quotation
On EXW or FOB terms we work with our overseas agent to collect the cargo and book from the port of loading; the quote covers ocean freight and Vietnam charges.
Step 2
Coordination with shipper and agent
We follow the cargo ready date and the sailing, and receive the pre-alert with a copy of the bill of lading.
- Pre-alert
- B/L
Step 3
Arrival notice
As the vessel approaches, the consignee receives the arrival notice with the arrival date and the local charges at destination.
- Arrival Notice
Step 4
Delivery order
The original bill of lading or the telex release is presented, charges are paid and the delivery order is issued.
- D/O
Step 5
Import customs clearance
The declaration is filed on VNACCS/VCIS, duties are paid and specialised inspections are arranged where the goods require them; then the channel result is handled.
- Customs declaration
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- C/O (if any)
Step 6
Cargo release at the port
Once cleared, the container is released at the port; LCL cargo is collected from the CFS after devanning.
Step 7
Delivery
The container or loose cargo is trucked to the consignee's warehouse and delivered.
- Proof of delivery
Step 8
Empty container return
The empty container goes back to the depot named by the line, ideally within the free demurrage and detention time to avoid extra charges.