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Gold Star Line Local Charges in Vietnam (2026): THC, B/L, D/O and Free Time

Gold Star Line export THC 3,500,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 20′ and 5,400,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 40′. Every figure below comes from the Gold Star Line Vietnam tariff, checked on 11 Oct 2026.

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5,400,000 VNDexport THC 40′ dry

5,400,000 VNDimport THC 40′ dry

4 daysimport free time

11 Oct 2026last check against the tariff

Gold Star Line local charges in Vietnam are the fees Gold Star Line collects at the Vietnamese port on top of ocean freight: terminal handling (THC), the B/L or delivery order fee, seal, telex release, manifest filing and, on some trades, a container imbalance charge (CIC).

Gold Star Line is a Hong Kong-based container line focused on intra-Asia trades. This page lists the Gold Star Line local charges in Vietnam that we hold on file, line by line, with the date we last checked them against the carrier’s published tariff. It is written for freight forwarders and shippers who need to budget a Gold Star Line booking from or to Vietnam.

For the full comparison with other carriers, see our hub of local charges in Vietnam by shipping line.

Gold Star Line Local Charges: what stands out

Export THC 40′ dry: 5,400,000 VND (incl. VAT) is 215,000 VND above the median of 5,185,000 VND across the 16 lines we track that bill THC in VND, ranked 12 of 16 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
Import THC 40′ dry: 5,400,000 VND (incl. VAT) is 200,000 VND above the median of 5,200,000 VND across the 17 lines we track that bill THC in VND, ranked 11 of 17 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
Import CIC applies: EIS – equipment imbalance surcharge, 1,265,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 20′ and 2,530,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 40′. Not every line charges it, so budget it on the consignee side.
Special equipment: 3 lines of the tariff apply only to reefer, open top, flat rack or out-of-gauge cargo (table below).
Port-specific items for Cai Mep, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Quy Nhon: the same container can cost differently depending on where it is discharged.
Import free time: 4 days before DEM/DET starts; export free time 7 days.
44 charge lines in total (23 export, 21 import) plus 29 DEM/DET tiers, all checked on 11 Oct 2026.

Gold Star Line export local charges in Vietnam

Export Gold Star Line local charges are paid by the shipper in Vietnam before the B/L is released. Amounts as published by Gold Star Line; “n/a” means the item is billed per B/L or not published for that size.

Gold Star Line Local Charges in Vietnam: export (origin) charges
Charge	Container	Port	20′	40′	45′ / per B/L	Unit	Currency · VAT
THC – terminal handling, origin (export)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3,500,000	5,400,000	6,660,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
THC – terminal handling, origin (export)	Reefer / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	4,400,000	6,660,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
THC – terminal handling, origin (export), DG	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	4,300,000	6,500,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
BLO – original B/L fee (on top of DOC)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	486,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
DOV – documentation fee (manual SI / booking)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,350,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
DOV – documentation fee (e-booking + e-SI)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,080,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
L13 – B/L turn-in fee	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	432,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
SEH – seal	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	215,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
TRF – telex release	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	810,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
Reefer power, export	Reefer	Ho Chi Minh City	600,000	1,200,000	n/a	per container per day	VND · excl. VAT
Reefer power, export	Reefer	Cai Mep	600,000	1,200,000	n/a	per container per day	VND · excl. VAT
Reefer power, export	Reefer	Hai Phong	1,000,000	1,750,000	n/a	per container per day	VND · excl. VAT
BLE – B/L amendment	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	972,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BLI – B/L re-issue (original set lost)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,080,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
DBF – manual booking	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	540,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
EPM – shipping certificate	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	540,000	per request	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (after week 4, per week)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	6,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 2 after departure)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,500,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 3 after departure)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	4,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 4 after departure)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	6,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LSA – late SI submission	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	594,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
RPR – B/L reprint	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	540,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
SWL – switch B/L	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	2,160,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT

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Gold Star Line import local charges in Vietnam

Import Gold Star Line local charges are paid by the consignee when collecting the delivery order. Cleaning and maintenance items depend on the cargo type, so check which row applies to your goods.

Gold Star Line Local Charges in Vietnam: import (destination) charges
Charge	Container	Port	20′	40′	45′ / per B/L	Unit	Currency · VAT
THD – terminal handling, destination (import)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3,500,000	5,400,000	6,660,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
THD – terminal handling, destination (import)	Reefer / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	4,400,000	6,660,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
THD – terminal handling, destination (import), DG	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	4,300,000	6,500,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
DOT – delivery order (D/O)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,350,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
L13 – B/L turn-in fee	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,080,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
EIS – equipment imbalance surcharge	All container types	Ho Chi Minh City	1,265,000	2,530,000	2,530,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
EIS – equipment imbalance surcharge	All container types	Da Nang	1,265,000	2,530,000	2,530,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
EIS – equipment imbalance surcharge	All container types	Hai Phong	3,035,000	6,070,000	6,070,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
CVF – container service fee (cleaning + damage cover)	Dry / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	500,000	760,000	760,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT
CVF – container service fee (cleaning + damage cover)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	1,500,000	1,500,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
Reefer power, import (day 1)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	700,000	1,100,000	n/a	per container per day	VND · excl. VAT
Reefer power, import (from day 2)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	1,400,000	2,200,000	n/a	per container per day	VND · excl. VAT
LAP – late payment (after week 4, per week)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	6,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 2 after arrival)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	1,500,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 3 after arrival)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	4,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
LAP – late payment (week 4 after arrival)	All types	All Vietnam ports	n/a	n/a	6,000,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BWW – manifest amendment (no customs filing)	All types	Ho Chi Minh City	n/a	n/a	810,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BWW – manifest amendment (no customs filing)	All types	Cai Mep	n/a	n/a	810,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BWW – manifest amendment (no customs filing)	All types	Da Nang	n/a	n/a	810,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BWW – manifest amendment (no customs filing)	All types	Quy Nhon	n/a	n/a	810,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT
BWW – manifest amendment (no customs filing)	All types	Hai Phong	n/a	n/a	1,350,000	per B/L	VND · incl. VAT

Booking on Gold Star Line to or from Vietnam? Send POL, POD, container type and cargo size. We quote freight, local charges, trucking and customs in one number, the same working day.

Flat rack or open top? Add L×W×H and weight so we can check OOG acceptance with Gold Star Line first.

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Gold Star Line charges for reefer, open top and flat rack

These Gold Star Line local charges apply only to special equipment or out-of-gauge cargo. For flat rack and open top bookings we check OOG acceptance with the line before you confirm, and plan the trucking to the port. See OOG cargo handling in Vietnam and project cargo door-to-site.

Gold Star Line Local Charges for special equipment and OOG cargo
Charge	Container	Port	20′	40′	45′ / per B/L	Unit	Currency · VAT
THC – terminal handling, origin (export)	Reefer / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	4,400,000	6,660,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
THD – terminal handling, destination (import)	Reefer / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	4,400,000	6,660,000	n/a	per container	VND · incl. VAT
CVF – container service fee (cleaning + damage cover)	Dry / OT / FR	All Vietnam ports	500,000	760,000	760,000	per container	VND · incl. VAT

Gold Star Line DEM/DET and free time in Vietnam

DEM/DET sits outside the Gold Star Line local charges themselves but often costs more. Demurrage (DEM) runs while the full container stays in the port after free time; detention (DET) runs while the box is outside the port. Some Gold Star Line tariffs combine both into one count. Rates are per container per day.

Gold Star Line Local Charges: DEM/DET and storage per day
Charge	Type	Container	Port	Free time	Days	20′ / day	40′ / day	Currency
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 7+	1,650,000	2,750,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 7+	1,650,000	2,750,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	4 days	day 15+	760,000	1,500,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–6	1,100,000	2,200,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–6	1,100,000	2,200,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	4 days	days 5–7	440,000	800,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port)	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	4 days	days 8–14	640,000	1,200,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port), DG	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 7+	900,000	1,700,000	VND
Import demurrage (in port), DG	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–6	600,000	1,100,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 7+	1,650,000	2,750,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 7+	1,650,000	2,750,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 15+	760,000	1,500,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–6	1,100,000	2,200,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–6	1,100,000	2,200,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–7	440,000	800,000	VND
Import detention (outside port)	Detention (DET)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 8–14	640,000	1,200,000	VND
Import detention (outside port), DG	Detention (DET)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 8+	900,000	1,700,000	VND
Import detention (outside port), DG	Detention (DET)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	days 4–7	600,000	1,100,000	VND
Import storage	Port storage	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 4+	115,500	185,000	VND
Import storage	Port storage	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	5 days	day 11+	100,000	150,000	VND
Import storage	Port storage	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	5 days	day 11+	130,000	180,000	VND
Import storage	Port storage	Dry (DC/HC) + Reefer (RF)	All Vietnam ports	5 days	days 6–10	80,000	100,000	VND
Import storage, DG	Port storage	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	3 days	day 4+	115,500	185,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	7 days	day 15+	500,000	800,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	7 days	day 15+	920,000	1,500,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	7 days	day 15+	550,000	1,000,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Dry (DC/HC)	All Vietnam ports	7 days	days 8–14	300,000	600,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Reefer	All Vietnam ports	7 days	days 8–14	550,000	1,000,000	VND
Export demurrage	Demurrage (DEM)	Open top / flat rack	All Vietnam ports	7 days	days 8–14	350,000	550,000	VND

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Before you book Gold Star Line from or to Vietnam: checklist

Most surprises on Gold Star Line local charges come from five points. Check them on the booking, not after the vessel sails.

Confirm the port. Port-specific rows exist for Cai Mep, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Quy Nhon, so the discharge terminal changes the bill.
Check the currency on each line. Gold Star Line bills VND on this tariff; USD items are converted at the carrier’s exchange rate on the invoice date.
Ask who pays CIC and cleaning. CIC is on this tariff, so agree with the consignee who carries it.
Declare special equipment early. 3 rows apply only to reefer, open top, flat rack or out-of-gauge boxes.
Count the free days. Import free time is 4 days; plan delivery and empty return inside it.

How we use Gold Star Line local charges in a quote

1. Match the right rows

Port of loading or discharge, container type and cargo decide which Gold Star Line rows apply. A flat rack at Cai Mep does not pay the same as a dry box at Cat Lai.

2. Add what the line does not bill

Customs clearance, trucking, lifting and port storage are separate from the carrier’s local charges. We price them together.

3. One number, at cost

We settle Gold Star Line on your behalf and show the Gold Star Line local charges at cost, so you see one door-to-door figure.

Exporting from Vietnam on Gold Star Line? Our export guide covers documents and customs steps, and the Vietnam ports guide explains which terminals each service calls. The carrier’s own information is on the Gold Star Line official website.

Comparing lines? Open the full table of local charges in Vietnam or go straight to SITC, Hapag-Lloyd, CK Line.

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FAQ: Gold Star Line local charges in Vietnam

What is the Gold Star Line THC for export in Vietnam?

Gold Star Line charges 3,500,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 20' and 5,400,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 40' dry container for export terminal handling (All Vietnam ports), as published in its Vietnam tariff and checked on 11 Oct 2026. Reefer and special equipment pay a different rate, shown in the tables on this page.

How much are Gold Star Line local charges for import?

Import THC is 3,500,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 20' and 5,400,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 40' dry, plus a delivery order or import document fee of 1,350,000 VND (incl. VAT) per B/L and CIC of 2,530,000 VND (incl. VAT) per 40'. Cleaning and maintenance fees depend on the cargo, see the import table.

What is the Gold Star Line B/L fee in Vietnam?

The export documentation or B/L fee is 486,000 VND (incl. VAT) per B/L, the seal 215,000 VND (incl. VAT) and telex release 810,000 VND (incl. VAT).

How many free days does Gold Star Line give in Vietnam?

Import free time is 4 days and export free time 7 days. After that the daily DEM/DET tiers in the table apply. Free time on special equipment can be shorter, so confirm it on the booking.

Are Gold Star Line local charges paid in VND or USD, and do they include VAT?

Most items are billed in VND. Each row in our tables shows the currency and whether the carrier's figure includes VAT. We settle the carrier on your behalf and show these charges at cost in our quote.