Transshipment hub · Taiwan
Port of Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a transshipment hub on the Taiwan Strait in Taiwan (East Asia). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
Key facts
- Country / territory
- Taiwan
- UN/LOCODE
- TWKHH
- Port type
- Transshipment hub
- Region
- East Asia
- Waters
- Taiwan Strait
- Coordinates
- 22.60°N, 120.28°E
- Container throughput
- ≈ 8.8 million TEU (2023)
- Local name
- 高雄港
About the port of Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s largest port and a regional transshipment hub. Evergreen and Yang Ming both operate terminals there, and it is a frequent relay point for cargo between Southeast Asia and the Americas.
Kaohsiung works as a transshipment hub, where a large share of containers is moved between mainline and feeder vessels rather than entering or leaving the country by land. Shipments to many secondary ports in the region are relayed here.
According to port authority reports and widely published rankings, Kaohsiung handled approximately 8.8 million TEU in 2023.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Trade between Vietnam and East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong) runs on one of the densest intra-Asia networks in the world, with many direct weekly services and short transit times.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Kaohsiung yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Carriers often associated with services through Kaohsiung that are relevant to Vietnam (indicative only — networks change every season):
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Kaohsiung
Where is the port of Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung is in Taiwan, on the Taiwan Strait, in the East Asia shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kaohsiung?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Kaohsiung is TWKHH. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Kaohsiung?
It depends on the routing and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Contact us for current schedules from Hai Phong, Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
How big is the port of Kaohsiung?
According to published rankings, Kaohsiung handled approximately 8.8 million TEU in 2023.
What documents are needed to ship via Kaohsiung?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kaohsiung?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kaohsiung through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.