Moving aid equipment across an island nation is a demanding test for any logistics provider. When a China-based client was commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to deliver 300 generator sets to the Philippines, the shipment had 16 final destinations, spread across islands and inland regions throughout the country. YQN was chosen to manage the project from loading in China to final delivery.
Project Background
UNDP had asked the client to find an international logistics provider in China to transport generator sets provided as aid to the Philippines. The scope went well beyond a single ocean shipment. It covered container loading, ocean freight, Philippine customs clearance, local warehousing and delivery to every destination.
After speaking with several logistics providers without finding a satisfactory solution, the client turned to YQN, drawing on its global network and service quality. The project was led by YQN Dalian, with YQN Ningbo and YQN Philippines working alongside.
The Challenge
The most difficult part of the project began once the cargo arrived at the Port of Manila. The Philippines is an archipelago, so delivery meant combining sea and land transport, and road and shipping conditions varied from one destination to the next. Hundreds of cartons had to travel from the port through a local warehouse and then onward to 16 destinations, each a separate node requiring coordination. The client also needed support during delivery, as the cargo had to be opened and inspected on receipt.
YQN’s Solution
Drawing on the Philippines team’s knowledge of local geography and transport conditions, YQN prepared a detailed delivery plan for the client. The plan identified all 7 inland locations and 9 island locations, matched each with the most suitable mode of transport, and gave an estimated transit time for every route. It also set out the quantity, dimensions and specific items to be received at each destination.
With every leg planned in advance, the client could see how the whole operation would run before it began, and could be confident that each delivery would be orderly, reliable and under control.
Execution on the Ground
YQN Philippines provided the local resources needed to make each leg work, while the Dalian team coordinated the project from start to finish and brought together resources across the YQN network. From Manila, the cartons moved through YQN’s local warehouse and on to their destinations by water and by road. At every point of delivery, the team supported the client’s opening and acceptance of the cargo.
Client Feedback
The project was delivered smoothly and on schedule. The client later sent YQN a letter of thanks, which said in part:
“It is your professionalism, your patience and care, and your willingness to take on difficulties that ensured our project was delivered smoothly and on time. We look forward to more opportunities to work together in the future.”
Conclusion
Multi-destination project deliveries depend on detailed planning, dependable local resources and a team that stays accountable from loading to final delivery. By combining a global network with local expertise on the ground, YQN gives customers a single partner they can rely on from origin to destination.
If you need more information on YQN’s project logistics services, please contact us at inquiry@yqn.com.
