A batch of Yiwu small goods (daily necessities and accessories, about 26 tonnes, 310 cartons) was headed to the Russian Far East. The client was cost-sensitive with no urgent deadline — the road line, dispatched as soon as a truck fills, was the most economical choice.

Transport plan

Cargo was collected locally at the Yiwu pickup point, consolidated and trucked out via the Manzhouli crossing, then driven direct to the destination and delivered. Departures are flexible — no waiting for a train cycle; the truck leaves when full.

Timeline

D1-D3 Collection and loading in Yiwu
D5 Customs clearance and exit at Manzhouli
D17 Delivered at the Far East receiving point

Result

The cargo arrived on day 17 — three days ahead of the road line's standard 15-20 day window — and freight costs came in about 60% below air.

Takeaway

For cost-sensitive cargo, an economical line is not a compromise but an optimisation: the road line departs when full, with flexible dispatch and stable rates, turning "no rush" into a real cost advantage. The freight saved on one shipment is profit — and speed stays reserved for the cargo that truly needs it.