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Special line freight in international shipping refers to the transportation of particular goods by their needs and peculiar routes. Such freight, is typically handled with special care, incorporates special equipment and/or requires special procedures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of cargo.
Special Line Freight in the Modern Economy
With the advent of globalization, the need for special line freight seeks to satisfy the diverse needs of businesses. It provides a means for customized services that provide for the needs of particular types of goods such as perishables, bulky, or dangerous goods.
Specialized Modes of Transportation and Operations for Special Line Freight
Meilianhua International Logistics knows very well the challenges that special line freight entails. For us, there are three main focus areas that contribute to our winning strategy: the team, the tools and the process.
The Team
Our experienced staff knows and understands the rules of international transportation, cargo manipulations and transportation routes. Hence, the wide experience allows them to deal confidently with special line freight.
Adaptability
We know that each and every shipment is different. This is precisely the reason why we offer tailored solutions that best suit our clientele’s requirements. Be it the change in the methods of packaging or the use of the most appropriate mode of transport, our flexibility means that even the toughest of demands can be met.
Collaboration
Communicating and collaborating with our customers is one of the major activities in the life of our business. Interacting with our customers in this manner allows us to know their needs and the challenges that they face, making it possible for us to come up with gratifying solutions.
Innovative Technologies in Special Line Freight
The area of special line freight is always changing for the better and that is because of technological advancements. For us, at Meilianhua International Logistics, these changes are welcome for they improve the quality of services we render.
Real-Time Tracking Systems
Constant worry during the entire process of shipping is about the status and the position of the goods in transit. This however is taken care of by our state-of-the-art tracking systems that constantly provide updates on the location and the condition of the goods.
Automated Warehousing Management
With our automated warehousing management system, we increase operational efficiency and save time while cutting on the possibility of mistakes which are vital when handling cargo of any nature.
Lines of Special Freight - Case Studies
To bring out the efficiency of our special line freight solutions, two case studies are presented where our services were of great assistance.
Case Study 1: Perishable Goods
A client engaged in perishable goods trade required a temperature-controlled shipping solution that would withstand the journey. Planning and performing the task with them enabled the fresh goods to be in the marketplace ready for sale.
Case Study 2: Oversized Equipment
In this case, we needed to transport oversized, bulky, industrial equipment. Using our knowledge of route planning and heavy-lift logistics we developed a strategy that avoided delays and increased effectiveness. The project was completed successfully reaffirming our resolve to provide good service in special line freights.
