Heavy Oversized Truck Shipment from China to Armenia|40ft Flat Rack Solution

Heavy Oversized Truck Shipment from China to Armenia|40ft Flat Rack Solution

UCS Successfully Executes Complex Heavy Truck Shipment from China to Armenia

UCS, a premier freight forwarder, recently demonstrated exceptional freight forwarding capabilities by successfully managing a complex shipment of 10 heavy trucks from Hefei to Yerevan, Armenia, on behalf of an Armenian client. This case highlights UCS’s expertise in handling oversized cargo, providing cost-effective logistics solutions, and ensuring secure transport for challenging shipments.

The project involved the shipping of 10 heavy oversized trucks, manufactured by ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP., LTD. Each truck, measuring a substantial 6475×2550×3980mm and weighing 7493KG, presented a significant logistical challenge due to its width and height. Standard container shipping was not an option.

The Challenge: Oversized Cargo and Cost Optimization
The trucks’ dimensions exceeded the limits of standard containers, necessitating the use of 40-foot flat rack (40FR) containers. While 40FR containers are ideal for oversized shipments, their use can significantly increase shipping costs. Under normal circumstances, transporting 10 trucks of this size would require 10 40FR containers. For the client, this meant a potentially substantial freight bill.

Innovative Loading Solution: Back-to-Back Stacking for Cost Savings
UCS Logistics’ expert team recognized the need for a creative and cost-saving solution. To minimize container usage and reduce logistics expenses, UCS implemented a space-optimizing loading method: "back-to-back" stacking. This ingenious technique involved positioning 2 trucks on one 40FR container with the rear of one truck supported by the rear of another. This approach adhered strictly to the container length limit (max 11.6m per 40FR container) while maintaining cargo integrity. This innovative loading method effectively halved the number of containers required, from 10 40FR containers to just 5.

Exceptional Execution and Secure Cargo Handling
UCS took complete responsibility for the entire shipment process and ensured a seamless door-to-door service from Hefei, China to Yerevan, Armenia via Poti port of Georgia.

  1. Pick-up and Transportation: UCS efficiently managed the pick-up of the trucks from the Hefei factory and transported them to the port warehouse.

  2. Expert Loading and Securing: UCS’s skilled loading and securing team meticulously loaded and strapped 2 trucks onto one 40FR container, using chains and straps to ensure maximum stability and security for the entire shipment. The “back-to-back” stacking required precision and expertise to guarantee the safety of the cargo during transit.

  3. Documentation and Customs Clearance: UCS handled all necessary documentation, including customs clearance procedures, ensuring a smooth and compliant shipment process.

  4. Sea Freight to Poti, Georgia: UCS arranged reliable sea freight services to transport the 5 40FR containers to Poti Port in Georgia.

  5. Onward Delivery to Yerevan, Armenia: Upon arrival at Poti Port, UCS’s agent facilitated customs clearance and final delivery to Yerevan, Armenia, ensuring a seamless door-to-door service.


Significant Cost Reduction and Client Satisfaction
By implementing the “back-to-back” stacking method, UCS Logistics successfully reduced the number of 40FR containers by 50%, directly translating to a 50% reduction in logistics costs for the client. This significant cost saving, coupled with the secure and efficient handling of the oversized cargo, exemplifies UCS’s commitment to providing exceptional value and service.

UCS Logistics: Your Partner for Shipments from China to Armenia and Beyond

This successful heavy truck shipment underscores UCS Logistics’ expertise in handling complex freight forwarding challenges and delivering cost-effective solutions for clients shipping from China to Armenia. As a comprehensive logistics provider, UCS Logistics offers a full spectrum of services, including:

  • Sea Freight

  • Air Freight

  • Road Transport

  • Multimodal Transport

  • Project Cargo Handling

  • Customs Brokerage

  • Warehousing

Whether you require shipping by sea, air, or road, and regardless of your cargo size or complexity, UCS Logistics is your trusted partner for reliable and efficient logistics solutions from China to Armenia and worldwide. Contact UCS Logistics today to discuss your freight forwarding needs and experience the UCS advantage.
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