Shenzhen to Jakarta LCL Door Locks Export

LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments require precise timing and coordination; a single documentation error or missed cutoff can delay an entire consolidated container.

This case details how GWT Shipping took over a troubled LCL supply chain for a major Japanese trading company, exporting door locks from Shenzhen to Jakarta.

By correcting carrier selection and implementing strict factory guidance, we eliminated recurring delays and documentation errors.

状況とクライアント概要

Client	A Shenzhen-based branch of a large Japanese Trading Company.
Contract	LCL (Less than Container Load) Export.
Shipment	Consolidated shipment of Door Locks.
Route	Dachan Bay (Shenzhen), China to Jakarta, Indonesia.
Objective	Stabilize the shipping schedule, eliminate customs re-filing errors, and ensure seamless consolidation to protect production timelines in Indonesia.
Prior Pain Points	The client’s previous forwarder provided unstable vessel schedules (frequent delays) and committed frequent documentation errors (B/L mistakes and Customs Declaration errors requiring “delete and re-file”). This disrupted the destination factory’s production and increased landed costs.

課題

GWT Shipping was engaged in late December 2022 to rescue this shipment process. We identified three systemic failures:

Carrier Unreliability: The previous forwarder was utilizing low-cost, unreliable carriers with frequent rolling and unstable departures, making it impossible for the client to plan inventory.
Process Knowledge Gap: The factory staff lacked a clear understanding of the LCL shipping flow (warehouse cutoffs, document deadlines), leading to rushed or missed deliveries to the consolidation warehouse.
Compliance Risk: The history of “deleting and re-filing” customs declarations indicated a lack of pre-shipment auditing, posing a severe compliance risk and causing delays at the port of origin.

GWT Shippingのソリューションと対応

Our team implemented a three-step stabilization plan focused on schedule reliability and process education.

Step 1: Carrier Analysis & Selection

実施内容： GWT’s operations team analyzed the one-month performance records of all carriers on the Shenzhen-Jakarta route.
決定： We selected OOCL, a carrier known for its speed and stability on this route. Leveraging GWT’s deep partnership with OOCL, we secured competitive rates and priority space.
結果： We established a fixed, reliable schedule, ensuring the LCL cargo would depart and arrive as predicted.

Step 2: Factory Guidance & Process Optimization

実施内容： Identifying the root cause of the timing issues, GWT acted as a consultant to the client’s factory.
実行： We created a clear SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for the factory, explaining the critical milestones for LCL shipments: cargo ready date, warehouse cutoff, and documentation deadlines.
結果： The factory gained a clear understanding of the workflow, ensuring cargo was delivered to the consolidation warehouse on time, every time.

Step 3: Proactive Customs & Documentation Control

実施内容： To eliminate the “error-and-delete” cycle, GWT implemented a Pre-Shipment Document Audit.
調整： Our specialists contacted the client 前 the cargo moved to review the Packing List and Invoice. We verified all data points to ensure they matched the physical cargo.
結果： This proactive check ensured 100% accuracy before the customs declaration was submitted, resulting in a smooth, immediate release with zero errors.

成果と効果

By treating LCL cargo with the same rigor as FCL shipments, GWT restored the client’s confidence in their supply chain.

Schedule Stabilized: By switching to OOCL and managing the warehouse cutoffs, we eliminated the delays. The cargo now arrives in Jakarta on a predictable schedule.
Zero Customs Errors: Our pre-audit process completely stopped the cycle of declaration errors, removing the risk of customs penalties and delays.
Process Clarity: The client and their factory now fully understand the LCL timeline, resulting in smoother operations and reduced stress.
Exclusive Partnership: Highly satisfied with the professional turnaround and stability, the Japanese trading company appointed GWT as their Designated Forwarder, entrusting us with all their sea and air import/export business.

結論

This project demonstrates that LCL shipments demand precise management. Errors in consolidation can be just as costly as FCL delays.

By combining strategic carrier selection (OOCL) with hands-on factory education and strict document auditing, GWT Shipping turned a chaotic supply chain into a reliable, streamlined operation, meeting the high standards of a major Japanese trading house.

クライアントの声

Our previous agent caused constant delays and customs errors. GWT stepped in, fixed the schedule, and taught our factory how to manage the process correctly. We now trust them with all our logistics.

— Our Trading Partner in Shenzhen

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