Company B, a chemical manufacturer exporting products globally from Japan, faced challenges with their long-standing international marine transportation arrangement. While their existing partnership offered benefits such as deep product knowledge and streamlined customs procedures, it also led to inflexibility in freight rates and a lack of innovative solutions.
The company struggled to benchmark appropriate freight rates for various routes and found itself at a competitive disadvantage due to limited shipping schedules. To address these issues, we leveraged our position as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) with extensive shipping company connections to propose an effective solution.
We introduced a novel “bid method” to optimize Company B’s shipping operations. This approach involves regularly soliciting quotes from multiple shipping companies and outsourcing transportation to carriers offering the most competitive rates and charges.
By managing the bidding process on behalf of Company B, we alleviated their burden of freight rate negotiations. Additionally, our team took charge of coordinating shipping and operation schedules, significantly reducing Company B’s export-related workload.
Through these strategic changes, Company B has realized several benefits, including reduced marine transportation costs, shortened delivery times, and enhanced competitiveness in the international supply chain. Our ongoing commitment is to continue proposing innovative solutions that will further strengthen Company B’s position in the global market.
Our ongoing commitment is to continue proposing innovative solutions that will further strengthen Company B’s position in the global market.