CROSS-BORDER SERVICE CHINA-VIETNAM-CAMBODIA

Reliable Transit Solutions by Knight Logistics

     With Vietnam’s strategic position as the gateway to Indochina, a large volume of Cambodian import and export cargo moves through ports and airports in Ho Chi Minh City instead of Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville. This routing is preferred due to superior infrastructure, smoother customs procedures, and the simplified transit process between Vietnam and Cambodia.

     The Vietnam–Cambodia Transit Agreement allows vehicles from both countries to operate freely within each other’s territory. This eliminates the need for cargo transloading at border checkpoints, significantly reducing transit time and overall logistics costs.

Image 1: Comprehensive Transit Transportation Between Vietnam, Cambodia & China

     Knight Logistics specializes in providing efficient and optimized logistics solutions for cargo transiting through Vietnam to Cambodia, China and vice versa.

     With years of experience and a highly skilled team, we fully understand the customs regulations, documentation procedures, and operational workflows at Vietnamese seaports, airports, and land border checkpoints connecting Vietnam and Cambodia.

     We are committed to delivering the most streamlined and cost-effective customs and transportation services for transit cargo—with simplicity, speed, and reliability as our core values.

     As one of the few logistics providers holding a Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) License, Knight Logistics is fully authorized to perform cross-border transit procedures through Vietnam for shipments destined for Cambodia and China.

I. Types of Goods Allowed to Transit Through Vietnam

     All goods owned by foreign organizations or individuals may be transported in transit through Vietnam with customs procedures completed at both the entry and exit border checkpoints.

     The only exceptions include:

          a) Weapons, ammunition, explosives, or other highly dangerous goods—unless specifically approved by the Prime Minister.

          b) Goods that are prohibited from trading, importing, or exporting—unless approved by the Minister of Trade.

II. Approved Border Checkpoints for Transit Cargo

     Transit cargo is permitted only through designated international border checkpoints and specified transit routes within Vietnam.

     Goods may move through approved pairs of international border gates and the official connecting highways between them.

III. Required Transit Customs Documentation

A complete transit customs dossier typically includes:

• • Independent Transport Declaration (Tờ khai vận chuyển độc lập – OLA)
  • Transit Contract, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List
  • Letter of Authorization (LOA)
  • Cargo Transport Manifest
  • Detailed Transit Cargo List
  • Transit Bill of Lading (B/L) — must clearly indicate transit terms as required by Vietnamese customs.

Knight Logistics assists clients in preparing, checking, and submitting all required documents accurately to ensure a fast customs clearance process.

IV. Transit Time Regulations

     Transit cargo may remain within Vietnam for a maximum of 30 days from the date customs procedures are completed at the entry border checkpoint.

     This period may be extended only if cargo is stored at a bonded warehouse in Vietnam or in cases of damage, loss, or force majeure during transit.

Image 2. Professional and reputable freight transit – Knight Logistics

V. Common Fees Involved in Transit Shipments

Typical charges for cargo transiting through Vietnam include:

• • Cross-border trucking fees
  • Transit customs clearance fees
  • Local charges payable to shipping lines
  • Infrastructure fees
  • Port/Airport handling charges
  • Other related surcharges (if applicable)

Knight Logistics offers transparent pricing and detailed cost breakdowns to ensure customers receive the most economical and predictable logistics plan.

Knight Logistics – Your Trusted Partner for Cross-Border Transit Cargo

Whether your shipments originate from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, or neighboring countries, Knight Logistics delivers fast, secure, and compliant cross-border trucking and transit services.

Our deep local expertise, multimodal capabilities, and licensed transit operations allow us to provide a seamless end-to-end logistics journey across the Indochina region.

Overseas Manager

Annie Mai (Ms)

0938 67 3300

Overseas Account Assistant

Patrick Truong (Mr)

0938 72 5522