By using a China-Saudi Arabia sea-air combined transport solution, we saved a week and...

By using a China-Saudi Arabia sea-air combined transport solution, we saved a week and avoided penalty fees

A while ago, I received a call from Simon, one of my regular clients. His company exports a large volume of goods from China to Saudi Arabia every year. This time, however, the factory ran into some production delays, and the shipment was a week late. The problem was that the contract required the goods to arrive by the end of the month, or Simon would face heavy penalties. Naturally, he was quite stressed and needed us to help him get the goods to Saudi Arabia as quickly as possible to avoid any losses.

As Simon's long-time freight forwarder China to Saudi Arabia, I knew this was an urgent situation, and we had to act fast. I first contacted the factory to get details on the size and weight of the goods, then reached out to several airlines and shipping companies to find the best transport options. To ensure the goods arrived on time, we decided to use a combination of air and sea freight. We sent the most urgent items by air, while the rest went by sea, which allowed us to save time without inflating costs.

Simon was impressed with the air-and-sea combination plan and gave the green light right away. Thanks to our adjustments, the goods arrived at the Saudi warehouse ahead of schedule, and Simon avoided the penalty. He was thrilled with how efficiently we handled everything.

Over time, as we worked together more, I noticed a pattern in Simon's shipping habits. Although he shipped a large volume, the schedule was quite irregular. Sometimes he would send shipments that didn't even fill half a container. This approach not only increased his transport costs but also risked creating confusion in managing the goods.

I proposed a new solution to Simon: We could consolidate his shipments at our Shenzhen Yantian Port warehouse, combining the smaller batches into larger ones, then ship them out together. This would significantly lower his shipping costs. Our warehouse at Yantian Port gives us a strong advantage—there are only three logistics companies in Shenzhen with this level of facility. By using it, we could streamline the management of his goods and eliminate unnecessary repetitions in storage and transportation processes.

At first, Simon was worried that combining the goods might cause delays or mix-ups. I explained to him that we have our own ERP system, which ensures high-level warehouse management and data sharing with clients. There aren't many companies in China that offer this. With our system, Simon could monitor his goods in real-time, and as a professional freight forwarder China to Saudi Arabia, we had the experience and capability to ensure safe and timely deliveries.

Simon eventually agreed to give the plan a try. After a few months, he saw a significant reduction in logistics costs, while delivery times stayed nearly the same.

In addition to our freight services, as a specialized freight forwarder China to Saudi Arabia, we provide extra value-added services for our clients. For example, when Simon's goods faced a customs inspection delay during transit, our team quickly stepped in to coordinate with customs and resolve the issue. This prevented any further delays. Simon really appreciated how responsive and efficient we were in handling the situation.

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