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Vietnam – St Vincent & the Grenadines Logistics

St Vincent & the Grenadines market information for importers and exporters: seaports, airports, economic size, trade preferences and growth potential.

Key facts

Capital
Kingstown
Region
Caribbean
Population
0.1 million
Area
389 km²
Nominal GDP (2023)
US$1.1 billion
GDP per capita
10,668 USD
GDP ranking
No. 178 worldwide
5-year GDP growth
3.8%/year
Currency
XCD (XCD)
Languages
English
Distance to Ho Chi Minh City
17,028 km

Economic size

In 2023, St Vincent & the Grenadines’s nominal GDP reached US$1.1 billion, ranking No. 178 in the world, with GDP per capita of around US$10,668. Over the past 5 years, GDP in US dollar terms grew by an average of 3.8% per year.

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Nominal GDP 2012–2023, US$ billion

Growth potential

  • Emerging market, best approached through local agents and LCL consolidation.

Trade agreements with Vietnam

Vietnam and St Vincent & the Grenadines do not currently have a free trade agreement in force. Goods are subject to the importing country’s standard duty rates.

Free trade agreements of St Vincent & the Grenadines →

Shipping from Vietnam to St Vincent & the Grenadines

Ocean

30–42 days

from Cat Lai / Cai Mep, depending on destination port and transshipment

Air

3–6 days

from SGN / HAN, including handling time

Distance

17,028 km

straight-line distance

Transit times are indicative estimates, not commitments. Contact us for actual vessel and flight schedules.

Major seaports

The World Port Index lists 1 ports in St Vincent & the Grenadines. The table below shows the main cargo ports.

PortUN/LOCODESizeChannel depth
KingstownVCKTNSmall—

Port guides: St Vincent & the Grenadines

St Vincent & the Grenadines: all 1 seaports →

International airports

St Vincent & the Grenadines has 5 large and medium-sized airports. The main airports for cargo are:

AirportIATACity
Argyle International AirportSVDKingstown
Union Island International AirportUNIUnion Island
J F Mitchell AirportBQUBequia
Canouan AirportCIWCanouan
Mustique AirportMQSLovell

Services for the Vietnam – St Vincent & the Grenadines lane

SEA FREIGHT

Ocean Freight

Long-term contracts with 20 leading carriers secure space even in peak season.

  • FCL
  • LCL
  • Reefer
  • Break-bulk

AIR FREIGHT

Air Freight

Weekly block space agreements and full charters for urgent, high-value cargo.

  • Express
  • Charter
  • DG
  • Pharma

ROAD & RAIL

Road & Rail Freight

Owned GPS-tracked fleet and Vietnam – China – Europe rail freight.

  • FTL
  • LTL
  • Cross-border
  • Rail

CONTRACT LOGISTICS

Warehousing & Distribution

International-standard distribution centers run on WMS and automated conveyor systems.

  • Bonded
  • Cold chain
  • Fulfillment

CUSTOMS & TRADE

Customs & Trade Advisory

Licensed customs brokers and FTA specialists who optimize duty rates for FDI companies.

  • VNACCS
  • C/O
  • EVFTA
  • CPTPP

PROJECT CARGO

Project & Oversized Cargo

Route surveys, lashing plans and equipment transport for industrial and energy projects.

  • OOG
  • Heavy-lift
  • Turnkey

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Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean freight from Vietnam to St Vincent & the Grenadines take?

Estimated ocean transit time is 30–42 days, depending on the origin and destination ports, carrier and number of transshipments. Global Logistic Group provides exact sailing schedules with every quote.

What are the main seaports in St Vincent & the Grenadines?

The main cargo ports in St Vincent & the Grenadines include Kingstown.

Which airports handle international air cargo in St Vincent & the Grenadines?

International air cargo to St Vincent & the Grenadines mainly arrives via Argyle International Airport (SVD), Union Island International Airport (UNI), J F Mitchell Airport (BQU).

What trade agreements do Vietnam and St Vincent & the Grenadines have?

There is currently no free trade agreement in force between Vietnam and St Vincent & the Grenadines.

Sources: World Bank (GDP for 2023, population), NGA World Port Index, OurAirports, mledoze/countries. Figures are for reference only.