Vanguard Logistics Services has launched a guaranteed expedited less-than-container-load (LCL) service for importing ocean freight from six Chinese cities to the United States.
The US import service is available for cargoes originating in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Dalian, Qingdao, Shenzen and Xiamen.
In a bid to shorten transit times, this service known as 'PriorityAssured' awards priority to the inbound cargo, arriving in the US from these six locations, as it has already pre-cleared customs. It also prioritises onward carriage by providing a priority trucking service, thus avoiding rail congestion.
If the schedule is not met, the customer will be refunded an unspecified portion of the shipment cost, said a company statement. "We have put serious thought designing this service," said Vanguard North America managing director Jeff Lee.
The US import service is available for cargoes originating in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Dalian, Qingdao, Shenzen and Xiamen.
In a bid to shorten transit times, this service known as 'PriorityAssured' awards priority to the inbound cargo, arriving in the US from these six locations, as it has already pre-cleared customs. It also prioritises onward carriage by providing a priority trucking service, thus avoiding rail congestion.
If the schedule is not met, the customer will be refunded an unspecified portion of the shipment cost, said a company statement. "We have put serious thought designing this service," said Vanguard North America managing director Jeff Lee.