Advancing the Upgrade of Engineering Machinery Logistics Services

—Focusing on Flat Rack Containers, RoRo Ships, and Bulk Cargo Transportation to Build a Multi-Level International Engineering Logistics Network

In recent years, as the influence of Chinese-made engineering machinery continues to grow in countries and regions along the "Belt and Road" initiative, the demand for exporting domestic engineering equipment has been steadily increasing. Xinghan Tongda (Qingdao) International Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd. is leveraging key port resources in Northern and Eastern China to comprehensively enhance its integrated transportation service capabilities for the export of special equipment and engineering machinery.

Xinghan Tongda has established a mature shipping network at Qingdao Dongjiakou Port, Tianjin Port, Lianyungang Port, Rizhao Port, and Shanghai Port. For cargo of varying sizes and handling conditions, the company offers diversified shipping solutions combining flat rack containers, RoRo ships, and bulk carriers.

Multi-Scenario Transportation Matching with Full-Process Service Coverage

"We handle not only transportation but also full-process supporting services such as equipment lashing and securing, port coordination, customs declaration and inspection, and FCL or LCL booking."

For different types of oversized cargo, the company provides flexible transportation options:

Flat Rack Containers: Suitable for oversized, heavy, but structurally regular machinery such as road rollers and mixing systems;

RoRo Ships: Capable of carrying self-propelled equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and cranes, offering convenient loading and unloading with safety and stability;

Bulk Carrier Transportation: Ideal for batch exports of steel coils, tower sections, equipment modules, and special engineering components that cannot be containerized.

Emphasis on Port Coordination and Customs Clearance Assurance

Currently, Xinghan Tongda has established business cooperation mechanisms with multiple port terminals, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, significantly improving export customs declaration efficiency. The average customs clearance time at Qingdao Port and Shanghai Port is controlled within 48 hours. For oversized equipment with special regulatory requirements, the company assists clients in preparing necessary export documentation to ensure a compliant and smooth customs clearance process.

Case Review

In March 2025, the company handled the export of paving equipment and self-propelled hydraulic cranes from an engineering company in Shandong to the Middle East. The entire shipment, with a total weight of 145 tons, was transported via bulk carrier from Qingdao Port. During the project implementation, the Xinghan Tongda team intervened early in the equipment securing process, arranged port-area appointments for loading and trailer drop-off, and ensured timely cargo consolidation, customs clearance, and loading without any delays.

As Chinese export enterprises increasingly demand higher standards for the international transportation of equipment products, supply chain service providers capable of offering tailored solutions will become crucial support for companies expanding globally. Leveraging multiple export ports and stable shipping resources, Xinghan Tongda is building a rapid-response, comprehensive oversized logistics and shipping system. In the future, the company will continue to uphold the development philosophy of "Connecting the Globe, Winning the Future", further enhancing equipment export efficiency and helping Chinese manufacturing reach broader international markets.

Director of Marketing: Zhang Congyao