Inland transportation is the foundational link of your export supply chain from China, connecting industrial manufacturing sites directly to marine container terminals.
Core Function: Managed transport of Full Container Load (FCL) and Break-Bulk cargo from factory floors to coastal container yards.
Geographic Coverage: Direct drayage dispatch from major manufacturing clusters (Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, Bohai Rim) to primary ports including Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, and Qingdao.
Asset Integration: A dedicated fleet combining GPS/BeiDou-tracked chassis units, licensed hazardous material carriers, and standardized container-securing operations.
Service Scope
Our operations cover the complete pre-port journey, engineered for synchronization with ocean vessel schedules.
Factory Stuffing & Drayage: On-site container positioning, weight verification (VGM compliance), and physical sealing at your manufacturing facility.
Intermodal Transfer: Integrated highway trucking and rail-container feeder services for inland provinces.
Port Terminal Handover: Direct gate-in coordination timed strictly to vessel closing schedules and terminal yard opening windows.
Specialized Haulage: Open-top, flat-rack, and oversized transport requiring route clearance, police escort coordination, and engineering permits.
Shipping Options & Equipment Specifications
Select equipment configurations based on cargo dimensions, weight limits, and physical requirements.
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Option |
Equipment Type |
Payload Capacity |
Primary Application |
|
Standard FCL Drayage |
20GP / 40HQ Dry Van Chassis |
Up to 28,200 kg (20GP) / 28,700 kg (40HQ) |
General manufactured goods, electronics, hardware |
|
Heavy-Weight Drayage |
Tri-axle Chassis / Heavy-Duty Prime Movers |
Up to 30,500 kg (subject to local axle regulations) |
Machined metals, dense industrial parts, raw materials |
|
Oversized / Project Cargo |
Flatbed, Low-Bed, Drop-Deck Trailers |
Up to 80 tons (Variable configurations) |
Heavy machinery, structural steel, industrial modules |
|
Hazardous Material Haulage |
Class 2–9 Certified Tankers & Box Trucks |
Regulated by gross weight limits |
Industrial chemicals, lithium batteries (DG Class 9) |
Cargo Requirements & Compliance
To prevent terminal rejections and transit damage, shipments must adhere to strict regulatory standards:
Road Weight Compliance: Total gross weight (cargo + tare + chassis) must comply with Chinese highway toll station axle-load limits. Overweight shipments require pre-approval and special municipal permits before dispatch.
Securing Standards: Industrial cargo inside containers must be blocked, braced, and lashed according to IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU (Cargo Transport Unit) Code guidelines to withstand shifting during transit.
Mandatory Documentation: Factory dispatch requires a verified Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and signed Container Loading Plan (CLP) before truck release.
Operational Process
A transparent, milestone-driven workflow from booking confirmation to port gate-in.
Booking & Schedule Alignment: Submission of shipping instructions, port cut-off time (SI/CY closing), and exact factory loading address.
Dispatch & Equipment Inspection: Empty container pulled from depot; chassis and locking pin inspection conducted prior to factory arrival.
Loading & VGM Submission: On-site loading, physical container sealing, and Verified Gross Mass (VGM) submission to the terminal operating system.
Highway Transit & Gate-in: En-route monitoring via dual-mode telemetry; direct entry into port container yards prior to stack closure.
Transit Time & Cost Factors
Key variables influencing transport schedules and freight rates for China inland logistics:
Mileage & Geography: Distance between inland manufacturing facilities and the designated export port (e.g., Suzhou to Shanghai Port vs. inland Sichuan to Shenzhen Port).
Expressway Access: Direct toll-highway access minimizes transit variance compared to provincial secondary roads.
Seasonal Port Congestion: Peak shipping periods (pre-Chinese New Year, Golden Week) impact terminal turn times and chassis availability.
Special Equipment Demand: Tri-axle or genset chassis require advance reservation to guarantee equipment supply.
Customs & Documentation Management
Managing regulatory checkpoints between the factory floor and terminal gates:
Export Customs Declaration: Electronic data interchange (EDI) filing with China Customs. Customs clearance (Release Note issuance) must be secured prior to final port gate-in for standard cargo.
Inspection Handling: If designated for customs physical inspection (Inspection and verification), containers are promptly routed to customs inspection bays for X-ray or manual checks, managed by our licensed brokers.
Port Interchange Receipt (EIR): Issued upon successful terminal gate entry, serving as the official legal handover proof of carrier liability.
Fleet Standards & Quality Control
Logistics execution backed by verified asset controls and safety protocols:
Fleet Specifications: Prime movers adhere strictly to China National VI emission standards; average fleet age is under 4 years to prevent mechanical breakdowns.
Driver Vetting: All drivers hold valid commercial heavy-vehicle licenses with verified accident-free records and mandatory hazardous material handling certifications.
Real-Time Telemetry: 100% of deployed units are equipped with dual-mode GPS/BeiDou tracking, reporting location, speed, and geofence status every 30 seconds.
Risk Mitigation: Comprehensive Carrier Liability Insurance covering transit accidents, overturning, and third-party property damage.
FAQ
Q: What is the standard lead time to dispatch a truck after booking confirmation?
A: For standard FCL dry containers in major coastal industrial zones (Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu), truck dispatch is arranged within 12 to 24 hours of booking confirmation.
Q: How do you handle overweight containers under China's strict highway regulations?
A: We verify cargo weight against container payloads and highway axle limits prior to dispatch. For heavy machinery exceeding standard road limits, we apply for pre-approved multi-axle permits and route surveys.
Q: Can you handle customs inspection delays without incurring demurrage?
A: Our operations team coordinates directly with port customs brokers to fast-track inspection orders. If a container is flagged, we expedite transfer to inspection bays to protect your vessel cut-off schedule.
Q: What is your protocol if a truck experiences a mechanical breakdown in transit?
A: Telemetry systems alert our dispatch center instantly. A backup prime mover is deployed from the nearest highway service hub within 2 hours to transship the container and maintain schedule integrity.
Request a Quote
Provide your logistics parameters below to receive a direct, itemized drayage quotation within 24 hours.
Pickup Location (Factory City / Zip Code):
Export Port:
Container Type & Quantity (e.g., 2x 40HQ):
Cargo Gross Weight per Container:
Target Export Date / Vessel Cut-off: