How do We Deliver molds to You By Sea? (Shipping procedure)

Shipping by sea from China is perceived as a major hassle by many potential injection mold buyers when importing mold.

Well, it should not be a main issue when you select mold from China, but still it is a big one. Since sea shipping transportation is a part of an established and functional international system, it runs maturely, so what you need is just get to familiar with it.

Packing

In EPM, Only qualified mold can be delivered. After trial running and test is performed, the machine will be cleaned again, smeared with engine oil for anti-rust protection, then fixed on wooden case base with wooden blocks,after which it will be filmed and packed in the wooden case.Electrodes,spare parts and engineering file will be packed in individual.Straps will pack the wooden case again, related sign and label will be marked on the case.

TRUCK OR CONTAINER DELIVERY FROM MANUFACTURER

Forklift will be used to move the machine case to truck or container, and the machines will be delivered to Shenzhen sea port in half hours or Other sea ports like Tianjin, Shanghai i.e. according to customer's special requirement.

CUSTOMS DECLARATION

After the goods was delivered to warehouse of sea port, customs declaration procedure was needed to carry on, which shall be completed by forwarder. When it is ready, the goods will be uploaded to ship.

FCL & LCL SHIPPING

Sea freight is not excluding buyers from importing small volumes from China. If you buy several big molds, then FCL (Full Container Load) shipping is the right choice.

FCL is also the most cost effective freight method available, if counted by cost per volumetric unit.

However,IF FOR a single mold, The solution spells LCL, or Less (than) Container Load. Basically, LCL is shared container freight. Cargo from multiple buyers is stored in the same container.

SHIPPING & LEAD TIME

The port to port lead time depends on the traveling distance. Below follows a brief overview:

– Shenzhen – Singapore, Bangkok etc in Southeast Asia, lead time usually is 7-10 days

– Shenzhen – Syndney, Australia 15 days

– Shenzhen – New York, USA : 30 days around

– Shenzhen – Los Angeles, USA: 15 days

– Shenzhen – South Africa, Kenya: 25~30 days

– Shenzhen – Pakistan, India:17~20 days

– Shenzhen – Pakistan, India:17~20 days

However, keep in mind that it can take a few days, sometimes up to a week, before your cargo is loaded in the port of loading in China.

The same administrative delay applies in the port of destination, which in many cases can be even longer. In extreme cases, you may face delays as long as two to three weeks, in the port of destination.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

You will be notified a few days before the shipping arrival. After the container vessel arrives, the containers are first unloaded. Some may be inspected by the local customs authorities, but most are not.

Your forwarder or customs broker starts customs clearance procedure, normally it will take 1-5 days according to the local situation.

ACCESS GOODS

How would you get goods after it arrived at the destination sea port? You could pick it up your self or arrange shipping company to load it on the truck or train to delivery goods to your door or location you required.

Hire a lift to take the mold from the container. Then tear off the wooden case, film, check if there is rust after shipping, clean and clear it.

GOODS DAMAGED?

This is the issue we both would not like to encounter. Well, just in case, we always suggest you purchase insurance for your goods and we could manage it for you. If your cargo is damaged, we advise you to follow this process:

1. Take photos and videos of the damages.

2. Make a calculation of the total value loss. Keep in mind that this should be supported by the value stated on the commercial invoice.

3. Contact your insurance company.

We are gonna insist you to handle it and if there are some spare parts needed for replacement or fix, we may assign technician at site for fixing or replacing at charge or guide you to handle it. EPM after sales service will help to remove your trouble.