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Small-Batch Furniture Parts Delivery from China to Germany

 

 

Client Situation

 

A mid-sized German home decor e-commerce business needed to ship:

 

  • Hardware connectors (2.8 tons)

 

  • Custom wood decorations (1.2 tons)

 

  • Packaging materials (0.5 tons)


Total value: €35,000 | Original plan: 38-day LCL ocean freight to Hamburg.

 

 

The Crisis

 

A Ningbo supplier’s 7-day delay caused:


✓ Missed vessel departure


✓ Risked 500+ order delays


✓ Potential €3,500 penalty fees

 


 

Our Execution Details

 

1. Smart Transport Mix

 

  • Domestic Express: Delayed goods to Shanghai warehouse in 48h via SF Heavy Goods

 

  • Multimodal Strategy:

 

。 Heavy items (hardware) by ocean (€1.2/kg)

 

。 Lightweight items (wood) by China-Europe rail (€3.8/kg)

 

 

2. Hassle-Free Customs

 

  • Pre-cleared 72h before arrival:


✓ CE certification checks


✓ Wood fumigation certificates


✓ EN71-3 heavy metal tests

 

  • Single-document clearance

 

3. Last-Mile Excellence

 

  • Booked weekend Hamburg warehouse slots

 

  • Provided unpacking/sorting services

 

  • Synced inventory with client’s ERP

 

Domestic Express

 


 

Cost Control Wins

 

  • Negotiated 30% domestic freight cost sharing

 

  • Secured seasonal rail discounts

 

  • Saved 7% via consolidated customs declaration

 

  • Reduced volumetric weight by 0.3 tons

 

 

Results Delivered

 

  • Total transit: 41 days (only +3 vs plan)

 

  • Extra cost: Just €682 (vs €3,500 estimate)

 

  • 100% on-time order fulfillment

 

  • Won 1-year contract extension

 

1-year contract extension

 


 

Why Clients Choose Transworld?

 

1. Unmatched Multimodal Flexibility

 

  • Dedicated weekly China-Europe rail slots

 

  • 50+ trusted LCL partners

 

  • Nationwide China express network

 

2. EU Customs Mastery

 

  • In-house CE certification team

 

  • AEO-certified clearance

 

  • Real-time customs tracking system

 

3. White-Glove Service

 

  • Free logistics optimization consulting

 

  • 24/7 dedicated account managers

 

  • Monthly cost analysis reports

 

 

Client Testimonial:  

 

"Transworld didn’t just fix our shipping crisis – they optimized our entire supply chain."


– Markus T., Logistics Director

 

 


 

Contact Us for Emergency Logistics

 


Whatsapp: +86 181-2642-4455

 


Website: https://www.transworldcn.com/

 

 

Wishing You Have a Happy Trade!

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