Italy is the one of main market in EU of Vietnam for export field. In the first 6 months of 2021, bilateral trade turnover reached 2.29 billion USD, up 29.3% over the same period in 2020; in which Vietnam’s exports to Italy in the first 6 months of 2021 reached 1.5 billion USD, up 31.9% over the same period last year, and imports from Italy 759 million USD, up 24.4% over the same period last year 2020.

SM Global Logistics provide useful information necessary for goods exported from Vietnam- Italy

1. Method of shipping cargo from Vietnam to Italy
   1. By air

This is the fastest option, with transit times as short as 3-10 days. It will be the best option for urgent cargo, cargo with small volume of require special condition for delivery. However, the cost is much expensive than sea service and airline require restrict about dimension of package of the cargo. Main commodity that should shipped by air: urgent, high requirement for delivery, fragile, …

Main airport of Italy

• Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
• Malpensa International Airport (MXP)
• Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
• Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
• Milano Linate Airport (LIN)

Main airlines:

There are many airlines that provide service from Vietnam to Italy. SM Global has good relationship with: Vietnam Airlines (VN), Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Qatar Airways (QR), Etihad Airways (EY), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), China Airlines (CI)… so we are confident to provide the best rate and service.

1. By sea

Shipping by sea line can use container 20 and 40, but if your cargo is smaller, LCL service is more economical method. Although the cost of sea mode is cheaper than air mode, transit time is quite long (30-50 days). There are many ocean lines that provide this route such as: YML, CMA, ONE, EMC, …and SM Global has good relationship with them. With sea service, we can ship many types of good, including RO-RO, bulk, overweight, oversize, … From Vietnam, we can delivery cargo to some big ports in Italy such as: Genoa, La Spezia, Napoli, Venezia, …

2. Main commodity that Vietnam export to Italy

Vietnam exported to Italy many type of commodity. The main items such as: Computers, electronic products and components, phones and components, machinery, spare parts, aquatic products, coffee, textiles, footwear… Especially, Vietnam is the first country among Italian importers of shelled cashews (HS code: 080132), accounting for about 60-70% of Italy’s total cashew imports.

3. How Long for shipping Cargos from Vietnam to Italy?
   1. Air service:

SM Global provide service for some routes as below:

1. Sea service

Transit time for delivery cargo from Vietnam to Italy:

• From Haiphong/ Ho Chi Minh to Genoa: 30-50 days
• From Haiphong/ Ho Chi Minh to La Spezia: 30-50 days
• From Haiphong/ Ho Chi Minh to Venice: 32 – 55 days
• From Haiphong/ Ho Chi Minh to Napoli: 35– 55 days

4. Why choose SM Vietnam Global Logistics for delivery cargo

We have many year experience for exporting shipment

SM Global Logistics is known as one of the leading freight forwarding companies in Vietnam, providing ocean freight, air freight for export- import cargo service, customs clearance and local trucking. We can handle all term, include DDP until final destination. Until now, we have 4 branches in Vietnam and the network of agents all over the world to ensure handling shipment for many routes and types of commodity.

SM global Logistics have good relationship with vendor and lines

SMG get our own trucking team with a big volume of truck and we are able to arrange special vehicle for all kinds of cargo. Besides, we have contract with many line: ONE, Wanhai, EMC, Yangming, Cosco, …so SM Global confident with competitive rate, even if arrange a huge of space.

We always bring the best customer service, ready for 24/7

We are always ready to answer, solve problems that related to shipment in order to provide the best service. With the spirit of international working, we not only work according to the Vietnamese time zone, but also have someone on duty to ensure that we do not miss any of our customers’ needs. We believe, good service will be what keeps customers more than anything.

SM Global’s strength is exporting cargo from Vietnam to Italy

As mentioned above, SM Global cooperates with many shipping lines that have refrigerated freight services to Italy as well as other countries such as: Japan, UK, USA, … We provide services with competitive prices and large amount of space. Some items that SM Global has handled such as:

• Seafood (Shrimp, Fish, clams, …): around 50-70 containers per month exported
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Carrots, Lemons, Litchi, Dragon fruit, …)
• Candles, …