Is full-container export actually a great way to save costs? The secret that Liuzhou bosses are secretly learning

When the sour and spicy flavor of Liuzhou snail rice noodles conquers global diners, this industrial city is quietly becoming an invisible champion of full-container export. From pre-packaged food to precision mechanical parts, more and more enterprises have discovered that: Full-container export is not only a logistics option, but also the ultimate answer for cost control. But how to avoid the "black hole" of customs declaration? How to turn the container space into a profit space? This article will uncover the practical secrets of Liuzhou full-container export agency.

After Mr. Zhang's auto parts factory tried to change from less-than-container load transportation to full-container export last year, the logistics cost dropped by 40%. This is not an isolated case. The data from Liuzhou Customs shows that the volume of full-container exports surged by 67% year-on-year in 2023. Behind this are three key driving forces:

• Economies of scale: The loading capacity of a 20-foot standard container is equivalent to 33 pallets, and the unit freight rate is reduced by 58%
• Time guarantee: Direct full-container shipping saves an average of 12 days of turnover time compared to less-than-container load consolidation
• Quality control advantage: An independent container eliminates the risk of cross-contamination of goods in traditional less-than-container load

Ms. Li's food export order was once destroyed as a whole at the port of destination because the agency company under-reported the additive ingredients. Experts from Zhongshitong Import and Export remind that you need to be vigilant:

• The vague "all-inclusive" quotation hides destination port surcharges
• The un-pre-cooled container leads to excessive food temperature
• The lack of rust prevention treatment for mechanical parts causes sea corrosion
• The mixed loading of dangerous goods triggers the red channel of customs
• The delay in submitting the letter of credit documents leads to the freezing of payment

After a Liuzhou agency company introduced a 3D loading system, the utilization rate of container space increased from 68% to 92%. This system can automatically calculate:

• The optimal stacking angle of irregular goods
• The weight distribution balance plan
• The shock absorption and buffer plan for fragile items
• The automatic generation of customs declaration documents

Not all goods are suitable for the full-container mode. Please use this quick judgment formula: (Monthly export volume × Single-piece volume) ÷ 25m³ > 1.2. If the result is greater than 1.2, then full-container export has more advantages. In special cases such as precision instruments, cold-chain food, and high-value handicrafts, even if the volume is insufficient, it is recommended to transport in special compartments.

Immediately open your mobile phone memo and record these three key actions:

• Take six-sided photos of the product packaging and the dimensions of the pallet and send them to the agency company
• Request the sailing schedules and freight rate fluctuation curves of the last three voyages
• Appoint a customs AEO certification consultant for compliance diagnosis