Sea freight LCL export of energy storage inverters to Vietnam
We provided end-to-end logistics services for a new energy technology company, handling LCL sea freight export of energy storage inverters to Vietnam. Through professional hazardous material packaging, compliant customs declaration, and reliable vessel scheduling, we safely delivered the cargo to Ho Chi Minh Port on time and efficiently completed customs clearance and last-mile delivery, meeting the client's strict requirements for timeliness and safety.
This shipment involves energy storage inverters for solar power systems, exported from Shenzhen, China to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The goods are classified as Class 9 dangerous goods (miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles) due to their lithium battery components, requiring special handling and packaging during transport.
Shipping Route & Cargo Details
Shipping Route:Shenzhen Yantian Port, China → Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Cargo Type:Class 9 Dangerous Goods (UN 3480, PI 965 Section II), Energy Storage Inverter, total of 15 standard pallets.
Customer Requirements:Clients require cost control, reliable transit times, and full compliance with international maritime regulations and Vietnamese import laws for hazardous goods declaration and transportation.
Service Scope and Core Challenges
We offer door-to-door service from domestic warehouse consolidation to delivery at your destination in Vietnam, including:
1. Dangerous Goods Booking and Declaration:Prepare full dangerous goods packaging certificates, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), and customs declaration documents per the IMDG Code, and apply for DG LCL space with the carrier.
2. Professional Packaging and Palletizing:In a proprietary hazardous materials warehouse, apply shock and short-circuit protection to inverters using UN-compliant packaging. Affix correct hazard labels and markings to ensure compliance with LCL segregation requirements.
3. Domestic customs clearance and sea freight:Arrange for hazardous material vehicles to transport cargo safely to Yantian Port and complete export customs clearance. Secure weekly fixed direct sailings to ensure controllable transit times.
4. Vietnam Customs Clearance and Delivery:Leveraging our local partnership network in Vietnam, we pre-audit customs clearance documents to ensure rapid hazardous goods import clearance upon arrival at the port. We then arrange trucking for delivery to your designated warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City.
Solutions and Implementation Results
Faced with tight dangerous goods LCL space on shipping lines and Vietnam Customs' strict scrutiny of lithium battery products, our solution is:
1. Pre-screening and Precision LoadingSubmit the complete dangerous goods documentation to the shipping line two weeks in advance. Coordinate with the carrier to stow this shipment scientifically alongside other compatible Class 9 dangerous goods in the same container, ensuring space availability and sailing schedule compliance.
2. File Pre-review & Local Collaboration:Before shipment, we sent the complete set of customs clearance documents in Vietnamese to our Vietnam partner for pre-review. We also provided consulting on potential certifications required for electrical products in Vietnam (such as CR Mark) to ensure smooth and delay-free customs clearance.
3. Full-Process Visual Tracking:Track your shipment from pickup to final delivery at the destination port, with proactive notifications for key milestones (e.g., customs clearance, vessel departure/arrival, and import completion).
Ultimately, the entire logistics cycle—from receiving goods at the Shenzhen warehouse to delivery confirmation at the Ho Chi Minh City warehouse—was completed within 18 days. The cargo arrived in perfect condition, customs clearance faced zero delays, and this performance earned strong customer recognition while laying a solid foundation for long-term collaboration.