Detailed Guide to Shipping Frozen Goods from Vietnam to Cambodia in 2025: Optimal Methods & Updated Pricing
Refrigerated Shipping to Cambodia: The Optimal Solution for 2025
A compilation of 5 optimal solutions, detailed price lists, and practical experience from reputable companies.

- 1 Transportation Methods
- 1.1 1. By Road Using Specialized Refrigerated Vehicles
- 1.2 2. Refrigerated Sea Containers
- 1.3 3. Air Transport
- 2 Reference Price List 2025
- 3 Packaging & Storage Instructions
- 3.1 General Principles
- 3.2 Guide by Item
- 4 Customs Procedures & Required Documents
- 4.1 List of Required Documents
- 4.2 Important Note
- 5 Tips for Choosing a Reliable Shipping Company
- 5.1 4 Golden Criteria
- 5.2 Highly Rated Unit
- 6 Trends & Expert Advice
- 7 Conclude
- 7.1 Contact us now:
Transportation Methods
1. By Road Using Specialized Refrigerated Vehicles
Advantage:
- Suitable for short distances (Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh in just 2-3 days)
- Lower cost than air travel, more flexibility in location.
Disadvantages:
Restrictions apply to items requiring express shipping.
Supplier:
- Bao Khang Logistics: Diverse fleet of refrigerated trucks (1-16 tons)
- Lao Viet Express: Committed to compensating 100% if damaged.
2. Refrigerated Sea Containers
- Applicable to bulk orders (full 20ft and 40ft containers)
- Duration: 5-7 days from Ho Chi Minh City port to Cambodia
- Advantages: Low cost (from 5,000 VND/kg for lots >1 ton)
3. Air Transport
- Suitable for high-value, low-volume goods.
- Delivery time: 1-2 days, high shipping cost (from 150,000 VND/kg)
- Note: Size restrictions and strict packaging requirements apply.
Reference Price List 2025
| Volume | Road Transport (Refrigerated Vehicles) | Refrigerated Containers (Sea) | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 20kg | 300,000 – 500,000 VND/package | Not applicable | 150,000 – 300,000 VND/kg |
| 20kg – 300kg | 12,000 – 15,000 VND/kg | Contact | 120,000 – 200,000 VND/kg |
| 300kg – 1 ton | 7,000 – 10,000 VND/kg | 5,000 – 7,000 VND/kg | Not recommended |
| Over 1 ton (FCL) | 5,000 – 7,000 VND/kg | 4,500 – 6,000 VND/kg | Not applicable |
Source: Bao Khang Logistics, Lao Viet Express, Proship
Packaging & Storage Instructions
General Principles
- Storage temperature: -18°C to -25°C
- Packaging materials:
- Insulated Styrofoam box + vacuum bag
- Use dry ice or frozen gel.
Guide by Item
- Seafood and frozen meat: Partial vacuuming
- Vegetables and fruits: Protective wrapping paper, ventilated cardboard box
- Milk and dairy products: Keep tightly sealed, avoiding contact with dry ice.
Customs Procedures & Required Documents
List of Required Documents
- Certificate of Origin (C/O Form D ASEAN)
- Commercial invoice + Packing list
- Quarantine certificate (for food and agricultural products)
- Import license from the Cambodian Ministry of Health.
Important Note
- Prohibited items: Stimulants, weapons, goods of unknown origin.
- Import tax: From 5-15% depending on the item

Tips for Choosing a Reliable Shipping Company
4 Golden Criteria
- Temperature commitment: 24/7 temperature monitoring device
- Cargo insurance: Compensation of 100% value if damaged.
- Assistance with procedures: Comprehensive customs clearance services
- Track the route: Real-time row position updates
Highly Rated Unit
Bao Khang Logistics
Saigon – Phnom Penh dedicated route, cold storage at both ends.
Lao Viet Express
Free packaging + COD support
Proship
Competitive pricing for refrigerated containers, official customs clearance procedures.
Trends & Expert Advice
- Cost optimization: Consolidated Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipments if the weight is less than 1 ton.
- Shipping time: Avoid the rainy season (June-October).
- New technology: Using IoT containers to automatically report temperature
Examples of success: A business exporting frozen durian has reduced its spoilage rate by 30% by packaging with nitrogen gas bags and monitoring temperature using Bluetooth sensors.
Conclude
Shipping frozen goods to Cambodia requires careful preparation, from packaging and transportation selection to legal procedures. Always request a detailed quote and don't forget to purchase insurance for high-value shipments!
Contact us now:
Bao Khang Logistics: 0767.67.97.87
Lao Viet Express: 0946 377386 – 0931 277286
Proship: 0909 344 247