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Fast Fashion Forward: Apex Logistics Streamlines Global Shipping In Style Thanks to its partnership with Apex Logistics, a supply chain provider delivers transportation visibility and cost-effectiveness to its garment and accessories customers.
Tying it all together, Apex’s dedicated e-commerce team manages the entire logistics process. Apex helps the distributor meet its cus- tomer demands via the following: • Apex operates more than 2,000 controlled flights annually. In addition, its commercial partners’ capacity commitment programs provide consistency in capacity and preferred pricing. • Leveraging §321 (ET86) eCommerce clearance for parcels valued below $800 results in duty- free shipping—another cost savings. • Apex’s zone-skipping distribution network, supported by strategically located warehouses near global
final U.S. destination at the consum- er’s doorstep. Here’s how the process unfolds: The Hong Kong firm provides weekly ship-
When a leading fashion and acces- sories distributor needed to improve its global shipping strategies and processes, it turned to the experts at Apex Logistics. The Hong Kong-based company faced demands from its clients for fast, cost-ef- fective shipping, so it needed to partner with a full-service, global logistics pro- vider that could handle the complexities of international shipping while also ensuring high service quality and seam- less data integration. The distributor was also dealing with rising transportation costs and challenges in coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with multiple international and domestic carriers. Another major pain point was inte- grating data across various platforms and technologies used throughout its sup- ply chain. Apex Logistics emerged as the ideal partner to enable the company to better serve its own customers. PASSION DRIVES SUCCESS The effective partnership rests on Apex’s passion for seamless service and its array of advanced solutions including air and ocean freight services, cross-bor- der trucking, §321 (ET86) eCommerce clearance, last-mile delivery, returns management, and warehousing services. Apex has a presence in 70 countries worldwide—including 12 strategically placed locations in the U.S.—serving more than 20,000 customers and was ranked the number-one air freight for- warder in China in 2022. Today, Apex is responsible for all of the distributor’s transportation needs, overseeing every shipment from the com- pany’s warehouse in Hong Kong to its
ment forecasts, enabling Apex to assign, in advance, the necessary air cargo space via Apex’s controlled fleet capac- ity and commercial capacity agreements. When shipment processing begins in Hong Kong, Apex’s proprietary oper- ating system shares information with its destination office for preprocess- ing of customs clearance, warehouse value-added services, and last-mile book- ing arrangements. Upon arrival in the U.S., shipments are delivered to Apex’s customs bonded and Foreign Trade Zone warehouse— with§321 (ET86) eCommerce clearance completed before aircraft “wheels down” and last-mile services already scheduled and waiting. Apex Advanced Dedicated Last-Mile Service continually monitors shipments with real-time tracking and direct communication with driver and receiving location until final delivery. For returns, Apex utilizes a dedi- cated warehouse and works closely with the client to determine the appropri- ate steps based on different scenarios.
entry gateways in the U.S., ensures fast and cost-effective deliveries. This helps Apex consistently meet its client’s seven-day delivery timeframe from Hong Kong to end consumers, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Apex’s backend systems integrate data from the company, providing thorough track-and-trace capabilities and full shipment visibility, which they can share with their customers. Through a commitment to delivering passion through comprehensive solu- tions, Apex addresses this customer’s specific challenges and pain points with innovative strategies and technology.
To learn more: www.apexglobe.com
24 Inbound Logistics • August 2024
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