Case Study: Shipping Heavy Machinery Overseas

IEEPA Refund Calculator Investor Relationship Financial Overview Company Overview Financial Overview Corporate Governance Overview Board of Directors Committees Internal Audit Regulations Shareholder’s Insights Shareholder’s Insights Shareholder’s Report Investor Contact Investor FAQ Contact MyDimerco English繁中简中 Home » Case Study: Shipping Heavy Machinery OverseasCase Study: Shipping Heavy Machinery Overseas by Dimerco | Sep 29, 2023 When you regularly ship heavy machinery overseas, it helps to have an experienced global logistics partner that can handle all the unique details of such moves without a hitch. Tech-Long Packaging Machinery is one of the world’s leading makers of precision bottling systems, with installations in 54 countries. The equipment can be 40-feet long and weigh up to 20 metric tons (44,000 pounds). All systems are built in China. When the company’s sales expanded aggressively in North America, Tech-Long knew it needed a reliable shipping partner to ensure on-time, damage-free shipments to its bottling company customers. The company looked for a partner with the following characteristics: The ability to handle all logistics requirements, door-to-door Direct forwarding offices in China near the factory, as well as in the US and Canada Shipping via both ocean and air (air for critical service parts), specialty road transport, and customs brokerage services Project cargo experience with strong planning capabilities for complex, high-value freight Tech-Long began shipping heavy machinery overseas with Dimerco in 2016. Keys to Success for Global Shipping of Oversized Cargo Not all freight forwarders play in the heavy machinery shipping space. The reason: it’s hard. Here are several keys to success for the Tech-Long/Dimerco partnership and why it became a model for effective oversized cargo transportation. Excellent Planning There’s more to shipping Tech-Long’s precious cargo than sourcing Flat Rack containers and Low Deck trailers. Oversized cargo transportation requires specialized trucking companies with proper heavy load permits; transload warehouses equipped to handle huge, heavy equipment; and route planning and escort vehicles for last-mile delivery. Dimerco sources and manages all specialty partners with meticulous detail, including the required paperwork and permits to make sure freight moves without delays. Strong Visibility and Communication Tech-Long’s customers plan their own production forecasts around when equipment will arrive, so on-time delivery is not a nice-to-have; It’s a necessity. Constant communication and updates are part of each shipment. It helps that Dimerco has offices very close to Tech-Long’s China headquarters in Guangzhou and near Tech-Long Americas’ US headquarters outside Atlanta. This makes communication easier, particularly on the China side, where offices share a language. Updates happen around the clock, if necessary. Cost According to Tech-Long America’s CEO, Keith Boss, the company builds shipping expenses into its rates and cost estimates to customers, so the company relies on Dimerco to secure the best rates possible. Quality When shipping heavy machinery 7,000 miles to a waiting customer, the worst outcome is that damage in transit makes the equipment inoperable upon receipt. Dimerco’s project cargo logistics experts make sure crated equipment is blocked and braced to minimize movement. Tech-Long benefits from Dimerco’s decades-long experience in semiconductor shipping of capital equipment to foundries. Says Tech-Long’s Boss, “For us, transportation is not strategic. It attracts attention only when it’s not handled well. With Dimerco, things stay quiet. That’s the way we like it.” Read the full Tech-Long case here. Need Help Shipping Heavy Machinery Overseas? For complex global shippers of heavy machinery, it helps to have a single-source partner for door-to-door transportation to coordinate all necessary services – at origin and destination. Dimerco fills that role for Tech-Long, and we can do it for you. Reach out today to start a discussion. Post Tags: Asia Pacific | China | Freight Forwarding | Multimodal Transport | Ocean Freight | Road and Rail Freight | Supply Chain Solutions | Technology / Electronics We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.ACCEPT Cookie settingsManage consent Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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