North-South freight transport is the lifeline of Vietnam’s economy. The increasing demand for transportation requires diverse and effective logistics solutions. This article will analyze popular North-South trucking methods, transportation processes, and necessary paperwork.
Truck transporting goods from North to South Vietnam
Road Transportation by Truck
North-South trucking by road is the most common method due to its flexibility and widespread accessibility. Container trucks and heavy-duty trucks are often used for bulky and large-volume goods. Goods are packaged in containers to ensure safety on the nearly 2000km journey. The average transportation time is about 3-4 days.
Rail Transportation
The North-South railway line has been completed but still has limitations in distribution and reception range. Therefore, North-South trucking by rail is less popular than before.
Goods transported by train from North to South Vietnam
The North-South railway line is nearly 1800km long, running parallel to National Highway 1A. Rail transportation ensures the safety of goods and faster transportation time than road (about 2 days).
Air Transportation
For goods that need to be transported quickly, air freight is the optimal choice. Transportation time is only counted in hours, and goods can arrive on the same day. Major airports such as Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat are the main air transport hubs. However, air freight costs are significantly higher than other methods.
Goods shipped by air from North to South Vietnam
Waterway Transportation
Vietnam has advantages in its long coastline and dense river system. North-South trucking by waterway, especially container transport, is strongly developed. Major seaports such as Quy Nhon, Khanh Hoa, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Cat Lai… serve the reception and transportation of domestic and international goods.
Goods transported by waterway from North to South Vietnam
The advantage of waterway transport is the ability to carry large quantities of containers. However, the transportation time is slower (4 days to 1 week), which is not suitable for urgent delivery needs.
Necessary Documents for North-South Transportation
To ensure the North-South trucking process runs smoothly, it is necessary to prepare all of the following documents:
- Vehicle documents: Vehicle registration, vehicle logbook, vehicle insurance, vehicle badges…
- Vehicle owner documents: Transportation business registration.
- Circulation permits for oversized and overloaded vehicles.
- Driver documents: Driver’s license, driver training certificate…
- Inspection certificate.
- Transportation contract, waybill, delivery note, receipt…
North-South Freight Transportation Process
The North-South trucking process usually includes the following steps:
- Customer sends request: Contact the transport unit, provide information about the goods and pick-up and delivery locations.
- Goods receipt: The transport unit confirms information, dispatches a vehicle to pick up goods and packages them (if necessary).
- Transportation: Goods are transported to the delivery location according to the agreed method.
- Delivery: The transport unit notifies the recipient in advance, checks the goods, and delivers them to the designated location.
Conclusion
North-South trucking has many different methods, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the appropriate transportation method depends on the type of goods, required time, and budget. Preparing all necessary documents and complying with the transportation process will help the process run smoothly and efficiently.
