(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While the export of some marine products decreased significantly in August 2021, Vietnam’s bivalve mollusk exports still increased strongly by 36.2%, reaching over 13.2 million dollars. In the first 8 months of the year, the export of bivalve molluscs reached USD 86.8 million, up nearly 40% over the same period last year. In which, clam is the key product, accounting for 72% of the value, reaching 62.6 million USD in 8 months, in August alone increased 75% to 11.5 million USD.

So, How to export clams from Vietnam to US/ EU/JAPAN and other countries?

 

Exporting clams from Vietnam

1. Localites in exporting

 

Top 10 localities in exporting bivalve molluscs in August 2021 include Thanh Hoa, Ben Tre, Nam Dinh, Binh Thuan, Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, Quang Ninh, Tien Giang, accounted for 97% of turnover. In which, Thanh Hoa alone accounted for 30%, Ben Tre accounted for 20%, Nam Dinh accounted for 10%.

Accordingly, the three largest enterprises exporting bivalve molluscs (with the main product being clams) are located in these three key provinces, including: Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company, Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company, Lenger Vietnam Seafood Co., Ltd.

Many localities with strengths in raw materials and clam processing have not been in the social distancing zone according to the Government’s Directive 16 recently, so they still maintain and boost export sales in August and are expected to will accelerate further in the last months of the year.

 

2.  Main import markets of Vietnam’s clams

The top 6 main import markets of Vietnam’s bivalve molluscs include the EU, the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Exports of this item to the US, Taiwan, and China increased by 3 digits from 103%-156%. Exports to the EU increased by 33%. Exports to Korea and Japan increased slightly, 6% and 9% respectively over the same period last year.

 

The EU is the largest import market of Vietnam’s bivalve molluscs, accounting for 62% of the total export value of this item of Vietnam to the markets. The US ranked second with 17%, followed by Japan with 10%.

 

3. Documentation and HS code for clams

HS Code 16055600 – Clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

Documentation for exporting clam includes:

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

 

Delivery method from Vietnam to US/ EU/JAPAN and other countries?

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 requires special condition for delivery. However, the cost is much expensive than sea service and airline require restrict about dimension of package of the cargo:

SM Global provides air service from Vietnam to US/ EU/JAPAN/KOREA/TAIWAN/CHINA for all routes such as below:

 

• HAN/ SGN- JFK ( Noibai / Tan Son Nhat– John F Kennedy)
• HAN/ SGN- LAX (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Los Angeles)
• HAN/ SGN – ORD (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Chicago O’Hare)
• HAN/ SGN – MIA (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Miami)
• HAN/ SGN – IAD (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Washington)
• HAN/ SGN – IAH (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Houston)
• HAN/ SGN – MUC (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Munich)
• HAN/ SGN – LHR (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – London Heathrow)
• HAN/ SGN – FRA (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Frankfurt)
• HAN/ SGN – AMS (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Amsterdam Schiphol)
• HAN/ SGN – VIE (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Vienna International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – HAM (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Hamburg)
• HAN/ SGN – ICN (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Incheon International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – PUS (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Gimhae International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – KIX (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Kansai International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – NRT (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Narita International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – HND (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Tokyo International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – ITM (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Osaka International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – TPE (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Taoyuan International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – KHH (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Kaohsiung International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – RMQ (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Taichung International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – PEK (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Beijing)
• HAN/ SGN – PVG (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Shanghai)
• HAN/ SGN – CAN (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Guangzhou)
• HAN/ SGN – XMN (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Xiamen)
• HAN/ SGN – HPH (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Hangzhou)
• HAN/ SGN – TAO (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Qingdao)
• HAN/ SGN – SZX (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Shenzhen)
• HAN/ SGN – NGB (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Ningbo)

 

By sea

Regarding to Sea freight, transit times for ocean freight will depend on your destination.

Main sea ports in Vietnam

• Port Name: Ho Chi Minh City – Port code: VNSGN
• Port Name: Haiphong- Port code: VNHPH
• Port Name: Danang- Port code: VNDAD

Main sea ports in USA

• Port Name: Los Angeles- Port code: USLAX
• Port Name: New York- Port code: USNYC
• Port Name: Houston- Port code: USHOU

 Main sea ports in EU

• Port Name: Rotterdam- Port code: NLRTM
• Port Name: Antwerp (Belgium)- Port code: BEANR
• Port Name: Hamburg- Port code: DEHAM
• Port Name: BREMERHAVEN- Port code: DEBRV
• Port Name: Valencia- Port code: ESVLC
• Port Name: Felixstowe- Port code: GBFXT
• Port Name: Barcelona- Port code: ESBCN
• Port Name: Le Havre- Port code: FRLEH

Main sea ports in JAPAN

• Port Name: Tokyo- Port code: JP TYO
• Port Name: Kobe- Port code: JP UKB
• Port Name: Osaka- Port code: JP OSA
• Port Name: Nagoya- Port code: JP NGO

Main sea ports in KOREA

• Port Name: Busan (Pusan) – Port code: KR PUS
• Port Name: Inchon- Port code: KR INC
• Port Name: Tokyo- Port code: JP TYO

Main sea ports in Australia

• Port Name: Brisbane- Port code: AU BNE
• Port Name: Melbourne- Port code: AU MEL
• Port Name: Sydney- Port code: AU SYD
• Port Name: Darwin – Port code: AU DRW

 

Why choose SM Vietnam Global Logistics for delivery cargo

SM Global Logistics has many years 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.

This is one of the shipments that SM Global Logistics has handled:

 

 

 

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 confidents with the competitive rate, even if arrange a huge of space.

SM Global Logistics always brings 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 US

We had experience in handling US/EU shipments, and US shipment accounting for around 38% total volume cargo (data 2021), with a big volume, we got competitive ocean freight and other service also.

• The main commodity: garment, seafood, furniture, agricultural goods, iron and steel…
• Volume per month: From 50- 70 containers (20 DC & 40HC)
• Port of loading: Ho Chi Minh port, Hai Phong port, Da Nang Port, Qui Nhon port
• Port of discharge: Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Oakland, Long Beach, Chicago…