Synopsis
Improved container space utilization for export of finished vehicles through AutoDirect.
Customer Overview
- American multinational automotive corporation with largest manufacturing plant in Yantai
- Seeking to improve its container space utilization for its finished vehicle export from Yantai, China to Thailand
Challenges
- Longer lead time in current mode of transportation via Ro-Ro
- High occurrences of vehicle damages during transportation
- High costs of using current containerized shipping
Apl Logistics Solutions
- Overall supply chain cost and weighted average transit time analysis was done based on shipment data to determine container utilization optimization
- AutoDirect solution- containerized shipping that fit 4 cars instead of the previous limitation of only 2 cars
- Fast Implementation- streamlined operation process and implementation plan, especially for vehicle loading/unloading process
Benefits
- Improved security and safety with minimal handling – reduced damages and theft
- Shorter lead time with more carrier options, inclusive of door-to-door delivery
- Cost reduction up to 20% with optimized container utilization
- Fast implementation – 2 weeks for the overall onboarding process
