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Dec 10, 2020 14:23 CET
Prepare your shipments in time forChinese New Year 2021
The Chinese New Year – and the Year of the Ox – is just around
the corner.According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in the Year
of the Ox are knownfor their diligence, dependability, strength,
and determination. The ChineseNew Year is a busy season that
requires preparation. To make sure yourgoods arrive on time, here
are five tips on how to prepare your shipments.
CNY usually affects almost all industriesIn 2021, we celebrate
the year of the ox. The ox is associated with the earthlybranch,
early morning hours, and is yin as opposite to yang.
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The Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China
with the maincelebrations lasting for more than three weeks.
The Laba Festival, which falls on February 12 this year, marks
the traditionalstart of celebrations. But festivities really kick
off on February 4 with theLittle Year, followed by the Spring
Festival on February 12 and ending withthe Lantern Festival on
February 26.
Despite it being a long-drawn-out celebration, there are usually
only sevenactual days of public holiday. However, many factories
allow for a longerholiday as the majority of employees are migrant
workers who see the timeoff as an opportunity to visit their rural
villages and spend time with theirfamilies.
During this time, factories are unable to maintain a normal
productionvolume due to lower staff levels, resulting in a long
shutdown period. AsChina has become something of a world factory,
this means that hundreds ofthousands of manufacturers are away
celebrating, which affects almost allindustries.
How to prepare your for shipments for CNY 2021Before and during
Chinese New Year, space gets booked fast, shipping ratesgo up
because of limited capacity, and transit times increase due
tocongestion. To avoid unnecessary costs and delays, there are a
few things youcan do.
1. Maintain a close dialogue with your manufacturer during
CNY
First of all, maintain a close dialogue with your manufacturer
to make surethe production process is on schedule – you may also
want to buffer for theCNY. By identifying the production speed, you
will have enough time toupdate your freight forwarder on the
prognosis of your goods volumes andany possible changes prior to
shipment.
2. Book your shipment in advance to secure space
Book your shipment as early as possible, preferably a month in
advance, tosecure space for your goods. Some freight forwarders are
able to provide youwith a peak season schedule and reserve space
for your goods based on theanalysis of past shipping data.
3. Choose a multimodal service to avoid higher rates
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Ask your freight forwarder for the option of using a transport
service thatcombines different modes of transport such as sea, air,
road and rail.Sometimes, choosing a multimodal transport service
with slightly longertransit times pays off, as the regular services
with faster transit times tend toget overbooked.
4. Book PTL (Partial Truck Load) to avoid congestion
Extreme volumes of goods get shipped during the holiday season.
So it is agood idea to keep the inland trucking option in mind. You
might want tobook a Partial Truck Load to avoid congestion, extra
trucking wait fees, andlong transit times, as this service doesn’t
usually involve having to stop at
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distribution terminals along the way.
5. Keep an eye out for the possibility of early shipment
The cargo ready date, i.e. the day the cargo is expected to be
available,usually shifts a lot prior to the Chinese New Year when
the factories kick intoa higher gear. Make sure to check the date
regularly as it may be possible toarrange an early shipment with
your freight forwarder if your cargo is readyearlier than
expected.
Need help with booking smart transport solutions?Are you feeling
stressed about your shipment? No worries! GreencarrierFreight
Services has extensive knowledge and vast experience in operating
inthe Chinese market. We offer a wide range of transport solutions
as well asadded-value services to optimise your goods flow. From
our offices in Chinaand the Nordic countries, we help you book
smart and effective transportsolutions that ensure your goods
arrive safely and on time.
And to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year: 新 年 快 乐!
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