Dimerco announced that it recently transported six civil light aircraft from the United States to China navigating lockdowns, port congestion, unfavourable weather conditions and a time-critical schedule.
In a statement, the global 3PL said it presented flexible solutions, identifying cost savings along the way and attending to every detail of the operation, including overseeing the re-assembly of the cargo to be tested on arrival at Guangyuan Airport to coincide with the granting of the customer's flight permit application.
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The journey for the fixed-wing aircraft weighing almost 12 tons took from May 10 to June 27, Dimerco said and relied on its long-term relationships with a network of carriers to secure passage of the cargo by rail from Kansas to the Port of Los Angeles, across the ocean to the Port of Qingdao and by truck to Sichuan.
The entire operation was coordinated by Dimerco teams in Chicago and Qingdao and each stage communicated to the client to support them through their first experience of importing light aircraft.
"Dimerco's experience with complex logistics ensured a seamless and efficient operation while a contingency plan helped to minimize delays. To keep costs down, the China team worked with local customs using manual documentation to identify the most appropriate HS Code which resulted in reduced import tax for the customer," Dimerco said.
It added that to protect the high-value cargo, Dimerco also applied for cargo insurance and set up GPS tracking.
"The client was impressed by Dimerco's teamwork and efficiency in obtaining customs clearance which was completed the day after the shipment arrived and expressed their appreciation via WeChat group right after the cargo was released," the global freight forwarder added.