First of all, the characteristics of acrylic products
for example, acrylic boxes are generally heavier than the actual weight of the volume, lighter weight and larger volume. So the biggest characteristic of the box even if the volume is larger. Another one is easy to brittle. Another acrylic display stand, due to the irregular shape, need to be packaged in the time of his packaging into a regular shape to facilitate into the carton packaging and transportation.
Need to combine the characteristics of specific acrylic products , such as the weight and volume ,transport time and cost to choose the optimal transport solution.
1, Express shipping,
such as DHL, FEDEX, UPS, TNT, etc. This type of express shipping is the fastest and most convenient, but the transportation costs are higher.
If the number of boxes is small, some samples or urgent use, and requires a short transport time, courier transport is the best choice.
If the shortest transport time requirements, then regardless of the number of acrylic boxes, then you have to choose this mode of transport, the only way to meet the time requirements.
(1) How to use this type of transport
1）use your own account,
if you have these international express shipping company account, and support the use of cash on delivery, then you can provide your account to your Chinese supplier, let him use your account to ship, when the courier company will be directly to your bill settlement each month.
2) Let your supplier help you ship,
many Chinese suppliers will look for freight forwarders, because through the freight forwarders can enjoy very low discounts, much cheaper than directly take the official courier.
1）Full container shipping (FCL)
Divided into, 20 feet, 40 feet, high container, etc., if the goods reach out 0cbm, you can generally consider, full container shipping, so that the freight is often the same cost as the bulk cargo. And it is also much easier to operate, and the safety of the goods is more guaranteed.
How to handle this way of transportation
1）Let the supplier be responsible for the arrangement,
the supplier as the shipper has its own familiar freight forwarder in the local area, for the freight price is more advantageous, can get a lower discount preferential price. The consignee books the cabin through the freight forwarder and get the SO, notify the towing company to send the driver to pick up the container at the designated yard of the shipping company, after the driver picks up the container to the factory, start loading, after the loading is finished, the driver will transport the cabinet to the terminal designated by the shipping company to wait for loading, during which the customs declaration should be completed, and the customs inspection may occur. After the completion of customs clearance procedures, you can load the ship and transport away, the shipping company or freight forwarder will issue the original paper bill of lading, or electric release bill of lading according to the requirements of the consignor. The destination customer can wait for the ship to the destination port according to the bill of lading after the customs clearance is completed, according to the requirements of the goods.
2) Let your own designated freight forwarder arrange transportation.
The specific operation process is the same as the first point above, the main difference lies in the issue of who booked the space and the delivery terms are different. It can be done according to the actual situation.
4. Railway transportation
Railroad transportation is only suitable for transportation from China to Europe, Central Asia, Russia and other regional countries, but not to North America, which is faster than sea transportation and slower than air transportation, and the freight is a little more expensive than sea transportation. It is suitable for the transportation of medium volume of goods.
5. Truck
As a transport channel introduced in the last two years, trucking is faster than railroad transport, but of course, the cost is also more expensive than railroad, which is suitable for the transport of medium-volume cargoes.
This mode of transportation is greatly affected by the weather, and if the weather is bad, then this mode of transportation will be delayed in time.
6. E packet
It is suitable for cross-border small parcels of transport, there are certain restrictions on the volume and weight, the carrier of such transport are borne by the national postal service, freight costs are cheaper compared to express air transport. Not suitable for high-volume freight transportation
In conclusion, the specific choice of which mode of transport, or need to make the best choice according to the volume of goods, the time requirements for transport and freight.
