China to UK NEV Charging Infrastructure Logistics Case Study: Charging Piles Delivery with Zhuofan Jiyun
Case Study: Charging Piles and Power Cabinets Shipped from China to UK for a Charging Network Operator
Customer profile: A UK-based charging network operator importing electric vehicle charging equipment from Chinese manufacturers, expanding its public charging network across southern England.
The Challenge
The operator needed to import a batch of charging piles, power cabinets, and battery-related equipment for new charging sites. The cargo combined oversized units with dangerous goods components, and every delivery was tied to installation deadlines at specific locations. The challenges included:
- Charging cabinets exceeding standard container dimensions, requiring OOG handling
- Battery and electrical components subject to dangerous goods regulations
- Multiple China suppliers requiring consolidation into coordinated shipments
- Fixed installation windows demanding reliable UK delivery scheduling
The Solution
Working under the joint logistics operation with Zhuofan Jiyun, we delivered an integrated China-to-UK logistics program for the operator:
- Consolidated cargo from multiple Chinese suppliers at the origin port to reduce freight costs
- Shipped oversized charging cabinets on flat rack and open top containers
- Handled battery equipment under dangerous goods compliant procedures with full documentation
- Provided real-time tracking and proactive updates for every container
- Coordinated UK customs clearance and scheduled deliveries to each charging site
Shipment Breakdown
The program covered 4 x 40HQ flat rack containers for oversized charging cabinets, 6 x 40HQ containers for power modules and installation accessories, and 2 x 20GP containers for battery equipment shipped under dangerous goods procedures.
Key Results
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Shipment Volume | 12 containers including OOG and DG units |
| Transit Time | 32-40 days sea freight from China to UK |
| Suppliers Consolidated | 5 factories in 3 Chinese cities |
| Delivery Performance | 100% on-time at installation sites |
| Compliance | All dangerous goods documentation approved |
What the Customer Said
"Coordinating oversized cabinets and battery equipment from different factories used to be a nightmare. The joint operation with Zhuofan Jiyun gave us one team, one schedule, and full visibility from China to our sites." — Logistics Manager, UK Charging Network Operator
Why This Case Matters for Merchants
For merchants and operators in the UK new energy sector, the transportation and logistics of new energy vehicles and charging infrastructure imported into the UK are jointly operated with Zhuofan Jiyun. This means complex multi-supplier, multi-container programs can be managed through a single point of contact, with compliance handled by professionals at every step.
Plan your NEV shipment: Contact our team with your cargo details, and we will provide a complete China-to-UK logistics proposal within 24 hours.
