Industry: Retail & E-commerce
May 2024
FCL Sea Freight: 40ft Container of Furniture from Shanghai to Felixstowe
A UK furniture retailer needed to import a full 40ft container of handmade furniture from Shanghai in time for a seasonal launch.
The Challenge
The retailer had a hard deadline tied to a major marketing campaign. Previous freight forwarders had missed ETAs and provided poor customs documentation, resulting in costly delays at Felixstowe.
Our Solution
ASA Logistics managed the entire supply chain from factory collection in Shanghai, through FCL ocean freight booking, to UK customs clearance using our CDS-certified team, and final delivery to the client’s Midlands warehouse.
The Outcome
The container arrived 3 days ahead of schedule. Customs cleared in under 4 hours with no queries or duties disputes. The retailer launched their campaign on time and reordered within 6 weeks.
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