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December 31, 2025

Global Logistics Stone Service—Quick Guide (Destination customs excluded) — Optimized

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By SIASTONE
Stone Industry Expert

Overview:

Standard scope: packaging, booking, ocean/air, export clearance, arrival at destination port (CY/CFS).

Destination customs and local delivery available on request.

Key services:

  • Packaging & protection: ISPM‑15 crates/A‑frames, corner guards, moisture control, numbering and batch IDs; packing lists and loading photos included.
    Loading & transport: 20′ GP preferred for 2 cm slabs; layered distributed support, avoid point loads; FOB/CFR/CIF supported (DDP as a custom add‑on).
    Samples & rush: Air/courier; LCL recommended for small replenishments. Docs & compliance:
    Commercial invoice, packing list, BL, COO (if needed), wood packaging certificate; accurate HS code (e.g., 6802).

Milestones (by material and project needs)

  • Marble (vein‑matching projects):
    Electronic layout/vein‑match approval: 1–3 days (as needed)
    Production: 7–15 days
    Packing/booking: 2–4 days
    Transit: Ocean 10–35 days or Air 3–7 days
    Arrival at destination port (standard service ends)
    Granite (typical projects):
    Production 7–15 → Packing/booking 2–4 → Ocean 10–35 or Air 3–7 → Arrival at destination port

Split shipments & project execution

  • Rolling production and split shipments aligned to building/area/site milestones
    Split BLs and multi‑container shipments, or mixed batches in one container with clear numbering
    Batch Gantt schedules and call‑off plans for site logistics
    Color/vein consistency managed within each batch; batch swatches and records provided between batches
    Costs and lead times settled per batch; urgent replenishments via air or LCL

Optional add‑ons

  • Destination customs brokerage and duty estimation, local trucking and delivery scheduling, site handling coordination (via vetted agents)
    Arrival inspection and damage photo reports; insurance claim support (recommend ICC(A) all‑risk)

Service note

  • Destination customs and duties not included by default; confirm DDU/DDP or local broker arrangements in advance if required
    Extra desiccants and moisture protection in wet seasons; comprehensive loading photos/IDs for site management and claims

Contact

  • Share your BOQ, destination, and preferred Incoterms; we will respond within 48 hours with a proposal and quote, clearly noting destination services and split‑shipment plans

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