Business Background
This client is a local Hangzhou-based team of self-driving enthusiasts planning to transport three specialized off-road vehicles from Hangzhou to Ürümqi. After transiting to Khorgos Port for customs clearance and preparation, the vehicles will traverse Central Asia en route to Paris, France, embarking on a cross-continental self-driving journey spanning Asia and Europe. During the proposal discussion phase, the team expressed full confidence in Yunjing's capabilities for cross-border vehicle transportation—particularly our expertise in customs coordination and multimodal logistics along the China-Europe route. Recognizing our specialized, integrated transportation solutions, they selected us as their long-term service provider for cross-border vehicle shipping, ensuring seamless alignment between their self-drive itinerary and transportation logistics.
Business Process
The shipment comprised three specialized off-road vehicles in orange, white, and black. To safeguard the vehicles' safety and integrity during long-distance international transport, we customized a “Hangzhou-Urumqi” shipping plan and a return ocean freight solution for the post-Paris leg.
The specific process for the self-drive vehicles during ocean transport was as follows:
1.1 Dedicated V1 customer service liaison, signing the POA (Power of Attorney) authorization letter
2. Vehicle delivery to warehouse by owner
3. Container loading with targeted reinforcement
4. Export customs clearance handled by professional team
5. Ocean freight delivery to destination port
6. Import declaration services
7. Customs clearance, container pickup, transshipment, and packaging removal
8. Vehicle pickup and journey commencement, concluding service
Important Notes:
Q1: Can personal items (e.g., driving gear) be transported with the vehicle?
We do not recommend carrying personal items:
- Customs may classify them as “goods,” requiring additional declaration and duty payment.
- Rough sea transport may damage or lose personal belongings.
Q2: What are the requirements when delivering the vehicle to the warehouse?
Before transport, reduce fuel level below the red line. For electric vehicles, provide MSDS and UN38.3 documentation, and fully discharge the battery.
Q3: What are the requirements for vehicle delivery to the warehouse during the return trip?
Prepare passport, visa, vehicle registration certificate, invoice, and other relevant documents. Some countries require translated and notarized documents.