Latar Belakang Proyek

Due to an upcoming global ocean freight rate increase, the customer urgently arranged a shipment of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) fencing dari China to the United States.

The cargo was shipped from Shanghai Port (Pelabuhan Shanghai) ke Port of Los Angeles (Pelabuhan Los Angeles) under a full door-to-door logistics service requirement.

The main objectives were:

• Lock shipping space before rate increases
• Reduce total logistics costs
• Ensure smooth customs clearance and final delivery in the USA

CHINA BRF LOGISTICS Solution

1. Early Booking & Rate Locking

Space was secured in advance before the peak season rate increase, ensuring stable shipping costs.

2. Shanghai Consolidation & Container Loading

• Factory pickups arranged across multiple suppliers
• Consolidation at Shanghai warehouse
• Moisture-proof and reinforced packaging for WPC fencing
• Optimized container loading plan for maximum space utilization

3. FCL Ocean Freight Shipping

• Direct shipment from Shanghai to Los Angeles
• Stable and reliable sailing schedule
• Risiko transshipment yang berkurang

4. DDP Customs Clearance & Door Delivery in the USA

• Full import customs clearance handled by CHINA BRF LOGISTICS overseas team
• Duties prepaid under DDP terms
• Final trucking delivery directly to customer warehouse

Hasil Proyek

• Successfully avoided ocean freight price increase
• Total logistics cost reduced by approximately 10%–18%
• Fully managed door-to-door delivery
• Zero cargo damage and smooth customs clearance

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

1. How long does shipping from Shanghai to Los Angeles take?

Typically, ocean freight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 15–25 days, depending on vessel schedule and port congestion.

2. What is DDP door-to-door shipping?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the seller is responsible for transportation, customs clearance, duties, and final delivery to the buyer’s address.

3. What should be considered when exporting WPC fencing to the USA?

Key points include:

• Moisture-proof packaging to prevent deformation
• Correct HS code declaration
• Reinforced container loading
• Complete customs documentation

4. Why is it important to ship before freight rate increases?

Ocean freight rates can increase due to:

• Carrier general rate increases (GRI)
• Peak season surcharges
• Tight container availability

Early booking helps lock in lower shipping costs.

5. What services does BRF SHIPPING provide?

CHINA BRF LOGISTICS offers:

• Sea freight (FCL & LCL)
• Air freight door-to-door
• DDP/DDU customs clearance services
• Pickup from all major ports in China
• Pengiriman dari pintu ke pintu to USA, Canada, Australia, Europe

6. Does door-to-door shipping include customs clearance?

Yes. Under DDP terms, customs clearance, duty payment, and final delivery are all included.