Construction machinery has the characteristics of large volume, high value, and easy damage, making cross-border logistics a "high-risk link". Once risks such as transportation damage, port detention, and delayed delivery occur, suppliers will face huge losses. Based on actual cases, this article summarizes 4 practical strategies to help suppliers prevent logistics risks.
The first strategy is "customized packaging based on product characteristics". A Henan excavator supplier once had a batch of products damaged due to collision during transportation. Later, under the guidance of the platform, they adopted "wooden frame + foam buffer + steel belt reinforcement" packaging, and added anti-collision labels. Since then, the transportation damage rate has dropped from 8% to 0.5%. For large machinery, it is also necessary to disassemble non-essential parts and package them separately to reduce transportation volume and risk.
The second strategy is "choosing the right logistics channel". Different regions and products are suitable for different channels. For example, shipping is suitable for large machinery to Southeast Asia, with low cost but long cycle; air freight is suitable for emergency spare parts to Europe, with fast speed but high cost. The platform's intelligent logistics matching system can recommend the most cost-effective channel based on the product's weight, volume, destination, and delivery time requirements.
The third strategy is "proactively tracking logistics status and early warning". A Sichuan loader supplier once failed to know that the port of destination was congested in advance, resulting in a 15-day delay in delivery and a penalty of 50,000 yuan. Now, they use the platform's logistics tracking function, which can update the transportation status in real time and send early warnings for port congestion, customs inspection, and other issues. Last year, they avoided 3 potential delay risks.
The fourth strategy is "standardizing document preparation to avoid customs clearance risks". Customs clearance is the most error-prone link. Suppliers should ensure that the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and other documents are consistent with the product information. The platform's document verification tool can automatically check the completeness and consistency of documents. For example, it can remind suppliers to add "disassembly instructions" to the packing list for disassembled machinery.
Cross-border logistics of construction machinery is a "systematic project" that requires careful planning from packaging, channel selection, to document preparation. With the support of professional platform tools and scientific strategies, suppliers can effectively reduce logistics risks and ensure the smooth delivery of products to overseas buyers.
