With the advantage of a long coastline and a dense river network, Vietnam not only develops logistics but also develops the aquaculture industry. The export of seafood is accordingly also emphasized and enhanced. The US is still the largest consumer of Vietnam, with over 2 billion USD, accounting for 23% of Vietnam’s total seafood export turnover. Japan ranked second with more than 1.3 billion USD. China and South Korea are Vietnam’s third and fourth largest markets, respectively, with an export value of $978 and $809 million.

So, how to export seafood from Vietnam?

1. What is seafood that usually export from Vietnam?

Through many enhancements and model changes, the quality of Vietnamese seafood has been improved to meet the requirements of many fastidious markets. The main seafood export products of Vietnam are still shrimp, pangasius, marine fish, molluscs, frozen seafood and dried seafood. The structure of our country’s export products is increasingly adding valuable products such as tuna, clams and some other specialties. Major export companies such as Camimex, Minh Phu, Phuong Nam, Vinh Hoan,…

2. Documentation and procedure to export seafood from Vietnam

Seafood is not in export banned list, however, the exporter need to have export code, then make Health Certificate. For live aquatic products and live bivalve molluscs, exporters must provide relevant animal health standards.

Besides, normally seafood need to be keep frozen or temperature control to avoid damage. Therefore, they are delivered by refrigerated cargo.

To export seafood, the documentation is as below:

• bill of lading
• invoice
• packing list
• certificate of quality / quality
• phytosanitary
• fumigation
• contract

Depending on the seafood, it will correspond to a different HS code. Here are some HS codes for your reference:

3. Why choose SM Global logistics for seafood shipments
   1. SM Global have a huge volume in seafood shipment

One of SMG’s strengths is seafood. we provide services for this goods to main markets such as: US, EU, Japan, Korea. Below is some port odd duischarge that SM Global has handled:

– Korea: Incheon, Busan

– Japan: Nagoya, Yokohama, Kobe,…

– US: Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New York,…

– EU: Genoa, Livorno, Barcelona,…

Average monthly volume of seafood is 90-100 containers. The main products we handle are: clams, lobsters, pangasius,… with this volume, SM Global always offers good prices with high quality service.

1. SM Global have contract with vendor

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: KMTC, Ever Green, SM Lines, CK Lines, One Line, MSK line, Cosco…These lines are strong in seafood service as well as refrigerated cargo so SM Global confident with competitive rate, even if arrange a huge of space.

1. 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.