LCL shipments from China reduce logistics costs, but require thorough document preparation and coordination among all supply chain participants. This is especially true for electronics, goods with built-in batteries, and cargo purchased from multiple manufacturers at once.
Using the example of a shipment of smartphone accessories from Shenzhen, we explain how competent cargo consolidation and document verification helped avoid unnecessary expenses and complete customs clearance without customs value adjustments.
About the Project
The client is a Russian company supplying electronics for marketplaces and retail outlets.
Cargo specifications:
- cargo volume — 11.6 m³;
- weight — 2.1 tons;
- three suppliers from Shenzhen.
The shipment included USB-C cables, power adapters, smartphone holders, and other accessories; some products also contained built-in lithium-ion batteries.
The Challenges
Different Cargo Readiness Dates
The suppliers completed production at different times. Dispatching each batch separately would have increased transportation and clearance costs.
Documentation Errors
During the document verification, TransGID specialists discovered common issues:
- incomplete product descriptions;
- discrepancies in commercial documents;
- inaccuracies in invoices;
- the declared value of certain items, which could raise additional questions during customs clearance.
Presence of Goods with Batteries
Transporting products with built-in lithium-ion batteries required an MSDS safety data sheet and approval documents from the shipping line.
Without a complete set of documents, the carrier could refuse to accept the cargo.
The TransGID Solution
Preparation of Hazardous Cargo Documentation
TransGID specialists checked the documents for goods with built-in batteries, monitored the provision of required certificates by the manufacturers, and coordinated the documentation with the shipping line in advance.
This made it possible to prevent delays during cargo dispatch.
Consolidation at the Shenzhen Warehouse
The shipment was organized using an LCL delivery scheme from China with preliminary cargo consolidation at the TransGID warehouse in Shenzhen.
At the warehouse, our specialists:
- verified the number of packages;
- inspected the packaging;
- cross-checked marking against the documents;
- prepared the cargo for international transportation.
Consolidation made it possible to combine products from three suppliers into a single shipment and cut logistics costs.
Document Preparation for Customs Clearance
Prior to shipment, we audited the documentation, prepared a complete set of shipping documents, and verified that the declared cargo value matched market levels.
This helped minimize the risk of additional inquiries during customs clearance.
The Result
- Delivered from Shenzhen to the client's warehouse in Russia in 28 days.
- Reduced logistics costs by 18% compared to previous separate shipments.
- Completed customs clearance without any customs value adjustments.
- The goods were ready for sale immediately upon receipt.
TransGID organizes international freight forwarding for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, consolidates cargo from multiple suppliers, and supports import deliveries at all stages of the route.
If you need to arrange the delivery of electronics from China, transportation of goods with built-in batteries, or LCL shipments from China, submit a request for a freight quote. We will select the optimal solution tailored to your business needs.