Eliminating Rolled Cargo: Garment Manufacturer Sino-VN Route

The Challenge

Thuan Phuong Garment is a major exporter of finished apparel to European and North American retail brands. To meet strict delivery schedules, the factory relies on steady, predictable weekly imports of raw textiles and fabrics from suppliers in southern and eastern China.

Historically, the client utilized budget freight forwarders booking cargo on the spot market. Because spot-market booking methods lacked guaranteed space commitments, the containers were frequently delayed at major Chinese gateways like Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Shanghai. These delays led to arrivals being pushed back by 7 to 10 days, causing factory schedule disruptions in Vietnam and potential delivery delays.

The Solution

Mai Phuong Logistics was appointed to stabilize their Inter-Asia raw material pipeline. We moved away from the spot market co-loading model and coordinated a structured shipping plan:

1. Direct Vessel Allocations

We coordinated space allocations directly with primary vessel carriers operating weekly services between China and Cat Lai. We secured year-round space commitments to ensure reliable loading even during peak shipping seasons.

2. 14-Day Booking & Supplier Coordination SOP

Our China desks in Shenzhen and Ningbo coordinated directly with the client's vendors. We established a strict Standard Operating Procedure requiring booking releases 14 days in advance, securing container equipment early, and aligning warehouse delivery schedules with the designated vessel cutoff times.