I received a American call from Amy on the evening of April 23, she anxiously asked whether her candle jars could be shipped in mid-May as planned. I know what her concerns are. Affected by multiple factors, foreign trade export shipping prices have skyrocketed recently, there is a shortage of containers, and transportation capacity is insufficient. Some shipping companies have booked space until mid-June.

Frankly speaking, after experiencing a similar situation 3 years ago, I am no less worried than the customer. Recently, it is "hard to find a container" on some routes, and it is unknown whether the candle jars can be delivered to the customer on time. The recent ocean freight has soared from more than 2,000 US dollars per FEU to 9,000 to 10,000 US dollars, and the freight rates on routes such as Europe and North America have almost doubled. If the shipment is delayed by one day, the cost will increase, and her sales plan will be delayed accordingly. So far, based on the current candle jar production progress, my team and I immediately sorted out the project process together, formulated response strategies, and readjusted the shipment plan.

1. Plan in advance: Communicate with Amy and confirm that two-thirds of the candle jars will be delivered in mid-May, which is exactly three 40GP shipments to ensure that the customer's sales plan will not be affected. In addition, we have increased the production batches and strive to have the goods one week in advance to gain time to book space in advance. Another third of the candle jar can be delayed until June for delivery.

2. Multiple freight forwarding options: Maintain real-time communication with multiple freight forwarders that you have cooperated with in depth online and offline to obtain the latest shipping information. Finally, we reached cooperation with Sunny Worldwide Logistics and successfully booked shipping space.

Good news comes one after another. Just yesterday, my shipping colleague Ada told me that there is no need to worry about the space of the other two 40GP candle jars . If nothing unexpected happens, normal shipments will be possible in early June. Facts have proved that the strength of the freight forwarder we chose is really worry-free. Sunny Worldwide Logistics not only cooperates in depth with multiple shipping companies, but also uses advanced IT systems to conduct big data analysis and predict market price trends to achieve more precise cost control. and process control to avoid unnecessary expenses. I made a rough estimate and found that the early adjustment of the candle jar shipment plan saved the customer at least 10% in freight costs.

Faced with rising sea freight rates and an increasingly tight shipping space, many buyers are experiencing unprecedented anxiety and difficulties. How to avoid a series of risks caused by uncertain factors such as insufficient transportation capacity? Come to Sunny Glassware to establish a strategic partnership. With more than 20 years of industry service experience, we will help you avoid unnecessary worries.