Recently, China’s trendy toys have ushered in a boom in the overseas market. From offline stores to online live broadcast rooms and vending machines in shopping malls, many overseas consumers have appeared.
Behind the overseas expansion of China’s trendy toys is the continuous upgrading of the industrial chain. In Dongguan, Guangdong, known as the "Chinese trendy toy capital", a full chain of trendy toy research and development and production has been formed, including modeling design, raw material supply, mold processing, parts manufacturing, assembly molding, etc. In the past two years, independent design capabilities and production accuracy have been improved.
Dongguan, Guangdong is the largest toy export base in China. 80% of the world's animation derivatives are made in China, of which more than one-third are produced in Dongguan. China is a major producer and exporter of trendy toys, and the fastest growing market is currently Southeast Asia. Relying on the rich international route resources of Shenzhen Port, a large number of trendy toys choose to be exported from Shenzhen.
In the context of the booming global trade today, the trade ties between China and Thailand are becoming increasingly close. For many companies, how to choose the right logistics method to import goods to Thailand has become a key issue, because it is directly related to the transportation efficiency and cost control of goods.
Sea Freight
As a common and important logistics method for importing to Thailand, sea freight has significant advantages. Its low cost makes it an ideal choice for importers who need to transport large quantities of goods, such as large furniture, to reduce costs. Taking a 40-foot container as an example, compared with air freight, its shipping cost advantage is obvious, which can save a lot of money for enterprises.
At the same time, sea freight has strong capacity, and can easily carry various types and sizes of goods, such as machinery and equipment, electronic products and raw materials, to meet the needs of large-scale import and export companies. In addition, the mature and stable shipping routes between China and Thailand, such as from Shenzhen Port and Guangzhou Port to Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port, ensure the reliability of cargo freight. However, sea freight also has some shortcomings. The transportation time is long, generally 7 to 15 days, which is not suitable for time-sensitive goods such as seasonal goods or urgently needed parts. In addition, sea freight is greatly affected by weather. Severe weather such as typhoons and heavy rains may cause ship delays or route adjustments, affecting the arrival of goods on time.
Air Freight
Air freight is known for its fast speed and is the fastest of all logistics methods. For high-value, time-sensitive goods, such as electronic product parts and new fashion clothing samples, air freight can ensure that the goods are delivered to the destination in about 1 to 2 days.
At the same time, air freight has strict operating regulations and adequate supervision during cargo loading and unloading and shipping, and the risk of cargo damage and loss is relatively low. It can provide a good transport environment for goods that require special storage, such as precision instruments. However, the disadvantages of air freight are also obvious. The cost is high. The air freight cost per kilogram of goods may be several times or even dozens of times that of sea freight, which will bring greater cost pressure to import and export companies with low value and large quantities of goods. In addition, the cargo capacity of aircraft is limited and cannot meet all the logistics needs of large-scale companies. If all air freight is used, it may face the dual problems of insufficient capacity and excessive costs.
Land Transportation
Land transportation also has its unique advantages. It has high flexibility, especially for trade between Yunnan, China and Thailand near the border area. It can realize door-to-door freight services, directly transport goods from factories to customer warehouses, and reduce intermediate transshipment links. The time for land transportation to Thailand is shorter than that for sea freight. Generally, it only takes 3 to 5 days to transport goods from Yunnan to Thailand by land. For emergency replenishment or small-volume cargo logistics, its flexibility advantage is more prominent.
However, land transportation is restricted by geographical conditions. Mountainous areas or areas with poor road conditions may affect transportation speed and safety. For example, landslides may occur during the rainy season, resulting in shipping interruptions. In addition, the customs clearance procedures for land transportation are relatively complicated. Differences in customs regulations and procedures in different countries may cause goods to stay at the border for a longer time, increasing the uncertainty of transportation.
Multimodal Transport
Multimodal transport provides a more flexible option. Sea-rail freight, sea-land transport and other modes combine the advantages of different modes of logistics. For suppliers in inland areas far from the port, the goods are first shipped to coastal ports by rail and then shipped to Thailand by sea. This method not only improves shipping efficiency but also reduces costs.
Rail Freight
In the future, with the completion and opening of the China-Thailand Railway, an efficient and safe logistics solution will be added to China-Thailand trade to meet the growing demand for freight.
When choosing a logistics method, Thai importers must comprehensively consider factors such as the nature of the goods, freight rates, and timeliness requirements.
For low-value, large-volume goods that are not time-sensitive, sea freight may be a suitable choice; for high-value, time-sensitive goods, air freight is more suitable; for goods close to the border, in small quantities or that need to be transported urgently, land transportation has its advantages. Multimodal transport can be flexibly used according to the specific circumstances of the enterprise to achieve complementary advantages.
Importing toys from China to Thailand is still mainly by sea freight, supplemented by air freight. Large-volume orders are placed from factories, and the factories load them in containers and ship them to Thailand by sea freight. Air freight is mostly the choice made by some toy importers who urgently need to restock the shelves.
Therefore, only by choosing a reasonable logistics method can we ensure that the goods arrive in the Thai market safely, promptly and economically, and promote the smooth development of trade. If you can't make up your mind, please contact Senghor Logistics and tell us your needs. Our professional logistics experts will provide the most suitable solution for you based on your cargo information and specific situation.
Post time: Aug-07-2024
