Logistics

Finishes cargo is dense, brittle and often mixed. Logistics is therefore not a commodity add-on; it is part of the product.

We arrange inland haulage to port, export packing where the mill’s standard is insufficient, container stuffing supervision on sensitive lots, and a document set that matches the sale term — FOB, CFR, CIF or as otherwise agreed.

Ocean freight is the default for tile, stone, sanitary ware and timber. Air is used for samples, critical hardware, and the few pieces that would halt a handover if they missed a vessel.

Container shipping operations — Vessel and schedule choices follow the project calendar, not only the freight rate.

How a mixed finishes container is planned

WeightCube and payloadStone and porcelain consume payload quickly. Lighting and hardware fill residual cube. The mix is modelled before booking.

ProtectionPacking hierarchyEdge guards, corner posts, desiccant and carton burst strength are specified for the longest sea leg the cargo will actually take.

MarksSite-readable packingMarks follow room, floor or SKU logic so receiving teams do not open twenty cartons to find one shade.

PaperDocuments that clearCommercial invoice, packing list, origin, and any test or fumigation certificates are assembled as a set, not as leftovers.

Export warehouse — Consolidation facilities are chosen for handling discipline as much as for location.

Insurance and exception handling

Where we sell on terms that place marine risk with us, cargo insurance is arranged to the agreed warehouse or site. Where the buyer insures, we still photograph stuffing and seal numbers so that a claim file has evidence. Broken porcelain and chipped stone slabs are the usual exceptions; the response is documented count, not argument.

Discuss a specification or shipment

Whether you are sourcing finishes for a single project or building a recurring supply programme, our Hong Kong team can help you define scope, samples and delivery.

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