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

COSCO export THC 135 USD (incl. VAT) per 20′ and 210 USD (incl. VAT) per 40′. Every figure below comes from the COSCO Vietnam tariff, checked on 02 Oct 2026.

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Source: COSCO tariff page (Vietnamese) · Jump to the export table

COSCO local charges in Vietnam are the fees COSCO 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).

COSCO Shipping Lines is the container arm of China's COSCO Shipping group. This page lists the COSCO 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 COSCO booking from or to Vietnam.

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

COSCO Local Charges: what stands out

• Export THC 40′ dry: 210 USD (incl. VAT) is 9 USD below the median of 219 USD across the 6 lines we track that bill THC in USD, ranked 2 of 6 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
• Import THC 40′ dry: 210 USD (incl. VAT) is 9 USD below the median of 219 USD across the 6 lines we track that bill THC in USD, ranked 2 of 6 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
• Import CIC applies: CIS – container imbalance (from China / Hong Kong), 120 USD (incl. VAT) per 20′ and 240 USD (incl. VAT) per 40′. Not every line charges it, so budget it on the consignee side.
• Special equipment: 4 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: the same container can cost differently depending on where it is discharged.
• Import free time: 5 calendar days before DEM/DET starts; export free time 7 days.
• 44 charge lines in total (27 export, 17 import) plus 24 DEM/DET tiers, all checked on 02 Oct 2026.

COSCO export local charges in Vietnam

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

COSCO import local charges in Vietnam

Import COSCO 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.

COSCO charges for reefer, open top and flat rack

These COSCO 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.

COSCO DEM/DET and free time in Vietnam

DEM/DET sits outside the COSCO 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 COSCO tariffs combine both into one count. Rates are per container per day.

Before you book COSCO from or to Vietnam: checklist

Most surprises on COSCO 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, so the discharge terminal changes the bill.
• Check the currency on each line. COSCO bills USD and 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. 4 rows apply only to reefer, open top, flat rack or out-of-gauge boxes.
• Count the free days. Import free time is 5 calendar days; plan delivery and empty return inside it.

How we use COSCO local charges in a quote

Exporting from Vietnam on COSCO? 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 COSCO official website.

Comparing lines? Open the full table of local charges in Vietnam or go straight to Interasia, MSC, Maersk.

FAQ: COSCO local charges in Vietnam

Last checked: 02 Oct 2026 · tariff effective 01 Apr 2024, 12 Jan 2026 · COSCO tariff in Vietnamese