A single requisition for a drydock or overhaul can involve parts from several makers and suppliers. Ordered separately, that means several shipments, several sets of documents and several deliveries for the ship's agent to coordinate.
Consolidation changes the picture. Parts from each supplier are delivered to one warehouse, checked against the order, packed together and shipped as one consignment.
What consolidation saves
- Freight: one shipment instead of several minimum charges
- Customs and agency fees: one clearance and one delivery to the vessel
- Paperwork: one commercial invoice and one packing list
- Risk: items checked against the quotation before they leave, not on board
For ships calling Korean ports, Busan is a natural consolidation point. We collect parts from Korean, Japanese, Chinese and European suppliers there and ship them together as ship's spares in transit.