Senghor Logistics visited cosmetics suppliers China to escort global trade with professionalism
A record of visiting the beauty industry in the Greater Bay Area: witnessing growth and deepening cooperation
Last week, the Senghor Logistics team went deep into Guangzhou, Dongguan and Zhongshan to visit 9 core cosmetics suppliers in the beauty industry with nearly 5 years of cooperation, covering the entire industry chain including finished cosmetics, makeup tools, and packaging materials. This business trip is not only a customer care journey, but also witnesses the vigorous development of China's beauty manufacturing industry and new challenges in the process of globalization.
1. Building supply chain resilience
After 5 years, we have established in-depth cooperation with many beauty companies. Taking Dongguan cosmetics packaging materials companies as an example, their export volume has increased by more than 30% annually. Through customized sea freight and air freight combination solutions, we have successfully helped them shorten the delivery time in the European market to 18 days and increase inventory turnover efficiency by 25%. This long-term and stable cooperation model is based on the precise control and rapid response capabilities of the industry's pain points.
Our customer was participated in the Cosmoprof HongKong in 2024
2. New opportunities under industrial upgrading
In Guangzhou, we visited a makeup tools company that moved to a new industrial park. The new factory area has expanded three times, and an intelligent production line has been put into use, greatly increasing the monthly production capacity. Currently, the equipment is being installed and debugged, and all factory inspections will be completed before mid-March.
The company mainly produces makeup tools such as makeup sponges, powder puffs, and makeup brushes. Last year, their company also participated in the CosmoProf Hong Kong. Many new and old customers went to their booth to look for new products.
Senghor Logistics has planned a diversified logistics plan for our customer, "air freight and sea freight to Europe plus American express ship", and reserved peak season shipping space resources to meet the peak season shipment demand.
Our customer was participated in the Cosmoprof HongKong in 2024
3. Focus on mid-to-high-end market customers
We visited a cosmetics supplier in Zhongshan. Their company's customers are mainly mid-to-high-end customers. This means that the product value is high, and the timeliness requirements are also high when there are urgent orders. Therefore, Senghor Logistics provides logistics solutions based on customer timeliness requirements and optimizes every link. For example, our UK air freight service can deliver goods to door within 5 days. For high-value or fragile products, we also recommend that customers consider insurance, which can reduce losses if damage occurs during transportation.
The "Golden Rule" for international shipping beauty products
Based on years of shipping service experience, we have summarized the following key points for the transportation of beauty products:
1. Compliance guarantee
Certification document management: FDA, CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal, an EU Cosmetics Notification), MSDS and other qualifications need to be prepared accordingly
Document compliance review: To import cosmetics into the United States, you need to apply for FDA, and Senghor Logistics can help apply for FDA; MSDS and Certification for Safe Transport of Chemical Goods are both prerequisites for ensuring that transportation is allowed.
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2. Quality control system
Temperature and humidity control: Provide constant temperature containers for products containing active ingredients (Only need to give the required temperature requirements)
Shockproof packaging solution: For glass bottle goods, provide suppliers with relevant packaging suggestions to prevent bumps.
3. Cost optimization strategy
LCL priority sorting: LCL service is configured in a hierarchical manner according to cargo value/timeliness requirements
Tariff code review: Save 3-5% tariff costs through HS CODE refined classification
Trump's tariff policy upgrade, freight forwarding companies' way out
Especially since Trump imposed tariffs on March 4, the US import tariff/tax rate has increased to 25%+10%+10%, and the beauty industry is facing new challenges. Senghor Logistics discussed coping strategies with these suppliers:
1. Tariff cost optimization
Some US end customers might get sensitive to the origin, and we can provide Malaysia's re-export trade solution;
For urgent orders with high value, we provide China-Europe Express, US e-commerce express ships (14-16 days to pick up goods, guaranteed space, guaranteed boarding, priority unloading), air freight and other solutions.
2. Supply chain flexibility upgrade
Prepaid tariff service: Since the US increased tariffs in early March, many of our customers are very interested in our DDP shipping service. Through the DDP terms, we lock in freight costs and avoid hidden expenses in the customs clearance link.
In these three days, Senghor Logistics visited 9 cosmetics suppliers, and we deeply felt that the essence of international logistics is to allow high-quality Chinese products to flow without boundaries.
In the face of changes in the trade environment, we will continue to optimize logistics resources and supply chain solutions of shipping from China, and help our business partners to overcome special times. In addition, we can confidently say that we have cooperated with many powerful beauty product suppliers in China for a long time, not only in the Pearl River Delta region visited this time, but also in the Yangtze River Delta region. If you need to expand your product category or need to find a certain type of product, we can recommend it to you.
If you need to obtain customized logistics solutions, please contact our cosmetic freight forwarder to get shipping suggestions and freight quotes.
Post time: Mar-11-2025
