Time-Critical Automotive Parts Shipment to Germany

An auto parts supplier suddenly received a request from BMW to deliver 12 prototype transmission units (total weight: 1.8T) from Shenzhen to Munich within 72 hours for crash testing. Critical obstacles:

• No pre-arranged air cargo slots

• Prototypes lacked full CE certification

• German weekend customs closure

Our Solution:

1. Express Air Logistics

• Chartered dedicated cold chain airfreight (15°C±2) via Dubai hub

• Pre-cleared EU customs during flight via e-AWB submission

2. Certification Workaround

• Leveraged "Testing Samples" customs classification

• Provided laboratory LOI to bypass temporary CE requirements

3. Last-Mile Coordination

• Arranged BMW warehouse pre-alert with bonded truck standby

• Deployed multilingual team for 24/7 shipment tracking

Result:

• Delivered in 65 hours (7 hours ahead of deadline)

• Saved client €28,000 vs. standard charter quotes

• Established ongoing JIT delivery pipeline

Key Differentiators Highlighted:

• Regulatory agility (handled 3 border agencies)

• Contingency planning (backup aircraft on standby)

• Cost transparency (no hidden handling fees)

Both cases demonstrate our ability to combine technical logistics expertise with deep trade compliance knowledge for critical shipments. Let me know if you'd like to emphasize any specific capabilities!