Auto transport can be a huge task for anyone to undertake. When shipping vehicles to and from China, many problems can arise.
Today, Joe Webster, an executive at A1 AutoTransport, will go into the many challenges that transport companies face in China and how some events in the future may impact logistics.
Let’s get started.
Different Regulations
When working with many different initial locations, that means that not every country has great relations with China. This can mean more tariffs or even the inability to ship to and from China altogether.
While China is always open for business, it doesn’t mean that they’re friendly with every corner of the world. Not only that, but national requirements as well as municipal regulations can differ depending on which industry you’re working in China.
The biggest difficulty is understanding these regulations as a foreigner, and working closely with people who understand China and can translate the regulations for us. China’s government has worked closely with logistic providers to help speed up the process, but at times bureaucracy can get in the way of smooth handling.
Timing
One big problem with shipping to and from China can be delays. If you’re moving a car from the USA to China, the journey is going to be a few weeks ordeal, at minimum. Vehicles may get lost along the way, or massively delayed.
To counter these issues, it’s always best to communicate with the customer when they need their vehicle. If they need it on a certain date, then it’s best to ship it ahead of time and keep it in storage for a later date.
Delays from China are always expected as China is one of the largest hubs of commerce, and items are always being moved. It’s best to avoid shipping anything to/from China during quarter 4 as delays are expected.
