Case Study 1: Accelerating Electronics Exports via Consolidated Air Freight
Specialty: High-tech electronics exports
Main Trade Lane: Shenzhen to Frankfurt
Challenge
The client, a Shenzhen-based electronics manufacturer, faced increasing costs and delays during peak Q4 shipping season. Multiple small shipments were being sent individually by air to Germany, leading to high per-unit air freight rates and customs clearance bottlenecks.
Strategic Plan
Shipment Consolidation: implemented a weekly consolidation service from Shenzhen to Frankfurt, grouping multiple client shipments into a single MAWB (Master Air Waybill).
Customs Pre-Clearance: Introduced pre-declaration and bundled customs clearance to reduce German import delays.
Dynamic Rate Contracts: Negotiated fixed space and rates with two airlines (LH Cargo and Air China Cargo) during peak periods.
Results
Cost Savings: 25% reduction in average per-kg air freight cost.
Transit Time Improved: Reduced average customs delay from 3.5 days to 1 day.
Customer Satisfaction: 40% increase in repeat business.
Case Study 2: Streamlining Time-Critical Medical Supply Shipments
Specialty: Time-sensitive air freight
Main Trade Lane: Hangzhou to Los Angeles
Challenge
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.S. healthcare distributor needed weekly PPE shipments via air freight with minimal lead time. Delays or misrouting could lead to critical stockouts in U.S. hospitals.
Strategic Plan
Blocked Space Agreements (BSAs): Secured guaranteed space with Cathay Pacific and China Southern Cargo.
Dedicated Handling Line: Established a fast lane PPE export process at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport in coordination with local customs.
Temperature-Controlled Trucking: Implemented refrigerated trucking from factory to airport to protect sensitive PPE materials.
Results
95% On-Time Delivery Rate: Despite global disruption.
Shipment Lead Time: Reduced from 6 days to 3.5 days.
Reputation Boost: SkyLink became the preferred forwarder for over 6 new U.S. clients.
Case Study 3: Optimizing E-commerce Fulfillment from Yiwu to Europe
Specialty: B2C parcel fulfillment & international air freight
Main Trade Lane: Yiwu → Liege Airport, Belgium
Challenge
A European dropshipping platform relied on multiple 3PLs in China to manage e-commerce orders. Deliveries were inconsistent, tracking was fragmented, and end-customers complained of long wait times and poor visibility.
Strategic Plan
E-commerce API Integration: Built custom API connections with the client’s WooCommerce platform.
Linehaul Optimization: Moved from Shenzhen flights to direct Yiwu–Liege charter flights to reduce transfer delays.
Hybrid DDP Model: Offered Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) parcel service using bonded warehouses in Liege.
Results
Transit Time: Reduced last-mile delivery time in the EU by 3–5 days.
Customer Experience: 90% of parcels now trackable end-to-end.
Client Retention: Renewed 12-month fulfillment contract and doubled volume.
