Success Case: 20ft Custom SOC Housing Containers Shipped from Shenzhen to Canada, Japan, and the Caribbean
Customer Background:
The customer needed to export multiple 20-foot custom-made housing containers (SOC – Shipper’s Own Containers) from Shenzhen to Canada, Japan, and various destinations in the Caribbean for use in overseas construction projects. These modified containers have a non-standard structure, which made it difficult to gain acceptance from shipping lines due to concerns over compliance, safety, and stacking logistics.
Customer Pain Points:
*The housing containers had non-standard structures, leading to rejection by many carriers
*The shipments were bound for multiple destinations, each with different customs and import regulations
*Alternatives such as special equipment or third-party warehousing/transshipment involved high costs and increased risk
Our Solution:
We developed a tailored international shipping strategy to ensure smooth and cost-effective delivery to all destinations:
1.Technical Compliance Support:
*Provided full technical specifications, structural drawings, and securing plans
*Assisted the customer in preparing carrier-accepted SOC documentation and safety assessment reports
- Route Coordination & Resource Integration:
*Coordinated with multiple carriers to secure optimal routing and transit plans for each region
*For less common destinations like the Caribbean, we leveraged specialized shipping resources to ensure space availability and timely departure
3.Cost Control & Process Optimization:
*All units were shipped as general-purpose containers, avoiding the high costs of special equipment
*Delivered end-to-end logistics support, including customs preparation to speed up clearance at destination ports
Final Outcome:
Multiple 20ft SOC housing containers were successfully shipped to Canada, Japan, and the Caribbean
All shipments were delivered on time, safely, and in full compliance with carrier and customs requirements
The customer achieved over 40% savings in logistics costs compared to alternative methods
The project was completed on schedule, and the customer expressed strong satisfaction, with plans for continued collaboration
