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Large-scale equipment, such as heavy machinery, complete production lines, and precision instrument sets, serves as the cornerstone of a nation's industrial advancement and corporate competitiveness. Its import process involves substantial capital, complex technologies, and...International Logistics, the extremely high demands of customs processing and installation coordination. Any oversight may lead to project delays, cost overruns, or strategic setbacks. As a company deeply engaged in import...Export RepresentationProfessional company,ZhongShen International TradeWe provide comprehensive, customized services from feasibility analysis to equipment commissioning, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant implementation of your "national treasures."
We lay a solid foundation for projects through in-depth requirement alignment, supplier evaluation, and comprehensive feasibility analysis.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements and Technical Specifications Alignment | Conducted multiple rounds of communication with the client's technical and procurement teams to understand equipment types, functions, parameters, dimensions, weight, country of origin, suppliers, schedule, budget, and factory supporting conditions. | Translate complex requirements into clear execution outlines, ensuring precise alignment between negotiations and logistics. |
| Supplier Evaluation and Business Support | Evaluate supplier qualifications and performance capabilities; highlight export control, industry access, or certification requirements (such as special equipment licenses), and recommend clarifying responsibilities in contracts. | Mitigate supplier and compliance risks to ensure equipment meets regulatory and production requirements. |
| Logistics and Customs Feasibility Assessment | Survey transportation routes (ports, highways, waterways); design transportation solutions (bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, multimodal transport); estimate freight costs, insurance, tariffs, VAT, and special handling fees. | Provide detailed analysis reports to help clients grasp costs, time, and risks. |
II. Optimization of Business Contracts and Payments: Rigorous Oversight to Safeguard Funds and Rights
We ensure airtight contracts and secure payments to maximize the protection of our clients' interests.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Contract Review | Review the contract, focusing on technical specifications, acceptance criteria (FAT, SAT, UAT), pricing, payment milestones, intellectual property, warranty, and liability for breach of contract. | Identify risks, optimize terms, and ensure the contract is tightly enforceable. |
| L/C(L/C) Management | Designing forward, transferable, or standby letters of credit; meticulously reviewing documents to ensure compliance with L/C terms and UCP600. | Professional document processing ensures the security of large transactions and avoids payment disputes. |
| Other payment methods | Manage T/T, D/P, and D/A payments according to the contract, and highlight risks. | Ensure smooth capital flow and maintain cooperative trust. |
III. Production Supervision and Factory Acceptance: Process Control, Quality Assurance from the Source
We ensure the equipment meets quality standards through production tracking and acceptance coordination.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Production progress tracking | Regularly communicate with suppliers, monitor the progress of key components, and provide feedback to customers. | Real-time dynamic support for customer resource allocation and subsequent coordination. |
| Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) support | Agree on FAT standards and procedures; provide on-site support such as visa arrangements, itinerary planning, and translation services. | Ensure equipment meets standards before leaving the factory to reduce the risk of cross-border disputes. |
IV. Oversized and Special Logistics: Meticulous Operations, Flawless Execution
We provide customized, safe, and efficient logistics solutions for oversized and overweight equipment.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Plan Execution | Supervise specialized packaging (anti-corrosion, moisture-proof); coordinate inland transportation, port lifting, and special vessel booking; handle road administration permits. | Tailor-made security and economic solutions to reduce cargo damage risks. |
| Conduct pre - shipment inspection (China Certification & Inspection Group) | Choose experienced shipping or airline companies and track the cargo throughout the entire process. | The global logistics network ensures seamless connectivity. |
| Full Coverage Insurance | Acting as an agent for comprehensive transportation insurance. | Provide comprehensive risk protection for high-value equipment. |
V.Import ClearanceCustoms planning
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Pre - review of documents | Pre-review general assembly drawings, component drawings, technical specifications, certificates of origin, and other complex documents. | Avoid detention or fines due to documentation discrepancies. |
| HS Code and Tax Planning | Accurately categorize equipment components and optimize tax and fee policies by leveraging relevant regulations (such as tax incentives for major equipment). | Legitimate tax savings, avoiding classification risks. |
| Declaration and Inspection | Rapid declaration, accompanying inspection, providing technical documentation and price negotiation support. | Reduce port detention time and ensure smooth customs clearance. |
| Taxes and Clearance | Assist in paying customs duties and value-added taxes, and handle the release procedures. | Accelerate the delivery and commissioning of equipment. |
6. Domestic Transportation and Installation Coordination: Seamless Integration to Ensure Project Commissioning
We provide domestic logistics and installation support to ensure the smooth placement of equipment.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Over-Limit Transportation | Organize professional vehicle teams and lifting units, obtain road administration permits, and complete unloading and positioning. | Achieve door-to-door service to address the uniqueness of domestic transportation. |
| Unboxing and Installation (SAT) Support | Assist in unpacking inspection and coordinate the installation and debugging work of supplier engineers. | Accelerate the commissioning of equipment. |
VII. Project Summary and Continuous Services: A Good Beginning and a Good Ending, Extending Value
We build long-term partnerships through standardized management and continuous support.
| Service segment | Our actions | Our value |
|---|---|---|
| Summary and Archiving | Organize documents, customs clearance documents, and project reports, conduct satisfaction follow-ups, and assist with warranty claims. | Provide standardized management and become a long-term strategic partner. |
As your professional agent, ZhongShen International Trade leverages its exceptional capabilities in handling complex documentation, reviewing high-difficulty letters of credit, and organizing ultra-limited logistics to provide safe, efficient, and compliant import services for your "national treasures" in a volatile trade environment, helping enterprises realize their grand visions.
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