Multimodal logistics solutions for cargo delivery from China

The most popular and most sought-after destination for international trade today, as it was a few years ago, is China. At the same time cargo logistics from China – it's not just choosing a carrier, filling and sending a container.

Between the factory and the final recipient, the cargo goes through several stages: it is picked up from the supplier, delivered to the terminal or port, loaded, transported, reloaded, and then sent to its destination. And the more complex the route, the more important it is to correctly combine all its sections.

It is for such tasks that they are used multimodal logistics solutions – delivery, during which several modes of transport are combined in one chain.

For example, a car can be used to load cargo from a supplier in China, then the goods are transported by sea or rail, and upon arrival at the port, they are sent by car to the recipient's warehouse. But the specific scheme always depends on the direction, cargo characteristics, batch volume, timing and budget.

Why is multimodal delivery convenient?

The main advantage of such a solution is the ability to plan a route taking into account a specific business task, rather than adjusting the cargo to one mode of transport. For long distances, you can choose economical sea or rail transportation, and use road transport where flexibility and speed are required.

When developing a multimodal route, our specialists usually take into account several factors at once:

• combination of different modes of transport in certain areas;
• optimal ratio of cost and time;
• features of a specific cargo and batch;
• the possibility of delivery directly to the recipient's warehouse.

Another important advantage is a single coordination management of transportation. The client does not have to independently contact several carriers, terminals and forwarders. Mitridat plans the route, organizes the necessary operations and controls the movement of cargo at the main stages.

How to choose the optimal scheme for cargo from China

Of course, there is no universal route for all deliveries. First, you need to assess the characteristics of the cargo, and then choose a convenient combination of transport modes and determine transit points.

When calculating the logistics scheme, it is important to consider:

• volume and weight of the goods;
• type of cargo and packaging features;
• loading location in China;
• final delivery point;
• desired terms;
• allowable budget.

The format of container shipment is determined separately:

1. if the shipment occupies an entire container or is close to this volume, a rational solution may be FCL - transportation with a full load of a 20/40-foot container;
2. For small shipments of 100-500 kg, LCL is used: the cargo of several customers is combined in one container, and the customer pays only for the space occupied by his shipment.

Multimodal logistics of cargo from China from Mitridat

Mitridat organizes international container and multimodal transportation, including FCL and LCL formats, for the delivery of goods from China, as well as sea and rail logistics, road transportation, port and documentary support.

Our representative offices in Odessa, Chisinau, Constanta, New Jersey, Almaty, Guangzhou and Incheon help coordinate transportation directly at key logistics points and promptly interact with supply chain participants.

For the client, the process begins with a simple calculation: it is enough to provide information about the goods, the place of loading and the destination. Specialists analyze possible routes, select the transportation format and agree on the optimal logistics scheme. After that, the company accompanies the cargo at all stages and monitors its movement.