Shipping from Thailand and Vietnam to Cambodia by Truck

Overland trade with Thailand and Vietnam is large, especially for consumer goods, food, building materials and machinery.

Main crossings

• Thailand: Poipet (Aranyaprathet) and Cham Yeam (Hat Lek) are the busiest
• Vietnam: Bavet (Moc Bai) and Kaam Samnor are major routes

How cargo usually moves

1. The supplier loads a truck in Thailand or Vietnam
2. The truck travels to the border and completes export clearance
3. Cargo is often transferred at the border to a Cambodian truck (back-to-back transfer), because cross-border driving rights are limited
4. Cambodian customs clearance is completed at the border or at an inland customs office
5. The truck delivers to your warehouse

Advantages

fast delivery, lower cost for small and medium loads, and no ocean freight or port wait.

Challenges

• Border congestion and limited opening hours
• Transfer handling and possible damage
• Weight limits and road conditions
• Paperwork between two customs systems

Tips

• Ask for a door-to-door quote including border and transfer fees
• Use a broker that works at the specific border you plan to use
• Pack goods for extra handling
• Check whether your goods require special permits at the border

Border rules and opening hours change. Confirm them before you book.