Sea-air from Vietnam: faster than sea, more affordable than air

How PAM Cargo moves cargo by ocean to a transshipment hub, then flies it to destination, booked as one service.

When speed matters but the freight budget is fixed, shippers usually have to choose between a slow ocean transit and an expensive flight. Sea-air sits between the two: the ocean carries the cargo most of the way, and air freight covers the last stretch.

Two modes, one booking

1. Booking and confirmation. You book by phone or online. We confirm the sailing and reserve onward air space at the same time.
2. Sea leg. Cargo leaves Vietnam by ocean, consolidated so it travels at sea-freight cost.
3. Transshipment hub. At an intermediate hub the cargo moves from vessel to aircraft and is re-documented in transit.
4. Air leg. The final stretch flies, cutting days off a full ocean transit.
5. Clearance and delivery. Priority customs handling at destination, then delivery to your buyer and a follow-up once it lands.

What it changes for a shipper

• Time. Transit up to 50% shorter than ocean freight on the same lane.
• Cost. Up to 30% lower than standard air freight.
• Flexibility. Routings can be adjusted to avoid congested ports and airports.
• Emissions. Most of the distance travels by sea, so CO₂ is far lower than a full air shipment.

Our team builds each sea-air routing around your cargo, your deadline and your buyer's location. Tell us the lane and we will propose the hub and schedule that fit.