After the renovation of the Huu Nghi international border gate (Lang Son) was completed in February 2026 with a new e-customs system, Huayuesc signed MOUs with 2 large forwarders (Sinotrans + Vinatrans) to offer an overland DDP package with a 5-7 day delivery time โ 7-10 days faster than ocean freight.
Route + delivery time
- โธFoshan/Guangzhou โ Nanning (China): 1 day, by expressway.
- โธNanning โ Huu Nghi border gate (China): 0.5 days.
- โธHuu Nghi China + Vietnam customs clearance: 0.5-1 day (new e-customs).
- โธHuu Nghi โ Hanoi: 1 day, on the Hanoi-Lang Son expressway.
- โธHanoi โ buyer warehouse (across the North): 0.5-1 day.
- โธTOTAL: 5-7 days from pickup in Foshan to the buyer's warehouse.
Freight vs ocean
| Cargo type | Ocean (Cat Lai/HP) | Lang Son overland |
|---|---|---|
| LCL under 3 CBM | $120/CBM, 14-18 days | $160/CBM, 5-7 days |
| LCL 3-10 CBM | $95/CBM, 12-15 days | $130/CBM, 5-7 days |
| FCL 20HQ | $2,400, 10-12 days | $3,200, 6-7 days |
| FCL 40HQ | $2,600, 10-12 days | $3,800, 6-7 days |
Overland is 30-45% more expensive but 7-10 days faster. Suitable for: hot trending items that need fast restocking, sample orders, small orders (under 3 CBM), and showrooms that need high-speed inventory turnover.
Recommendations
Use overland when: (a) The product has a short life cycle (smart devices, fashion accessories) โ a 1-month delay can make it outdated. (b) Sample orders โ always prioritize overland to test quickly. (c) Replenishment orders โ restock in time for peak season. (d) High-value, compact cargo โ the freight percentage is high but the absolute cost is small.
To book overland DDP through Huayuesc, select 'Lang Son overland' in the calculator at /info/ddp-calculator or note it clearly in the RFQ. The CSR Logistics team automatically analyzes and recommends the optimal route.
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