How We Helped a Global Leader in Feed Cut Shipping Costs and Expand Business
YQN Operation Team | 2025.08.12 | info@yqn.com
The feed and feed additives market is growing rapidly, with increasing demand across Asia, Africa, and other emerging regions. But while opportunities are expanding, getting your products to these markets efficiently is no small task. Shipping feed and feed additives internationally involves strict documentation, diverse delivery conditions, and the constant challenge of keeping costs competitive.
Recently, we worked with a global leader in feed to streamline their international freight forwarding strategy, reduce costs, and support expansion from just 2 countries to 15. Here’s how we did it.
Challenges in Shipping Feed and Feed Additives Globally
Shipping feed and feed additives across borders involves more than just moving goods from one port to another — it requires navigating diverse destinations, long supply chains, complex payment terms, and competitive market pressures. Some of the challenges include:
- Multiple destination types: from busy ports in India to remote inland locations in Nepal and Africa
- Long supply chains: multiple transport stages from origin to final delivery
- Complex payment terms: many transactions require strict compliance with Letter of Credit (L/C) rules
- Price-sensitive buyers: freight rates directly affect competitiveness in the feed and feed additives market
Our Solutions in Action
1. Wide Trade Lane Coverage & Secured Rates
We leveraged our network across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, and beyond to offer flexible multi-origin shipping solutions. Special-rate container space was booked in advance, helping the client stay competitive in price-sensitive feed markets.
2. Protecting Business Relationships Through Confidentiality
In the global feed and feed additives trade, it’s essential to protect upstream and downstream relationships. We ensured shipper and consignee information was kept confidential to avoid direct contact between the two parties. Plus, the timing for sending original documents is strictly controlled to ensure compliance with L/C requirements and protect payment security.
3. Customized Inland Transport Solutions
Some shipments went to landlocked markets like Nepal. We offered Inland Haulage Charges (IHC) on both prepaid and collect terms, aligning with each country’s business practices.
4. Supporting Global Market Expansion
Our logistics strategy allowed the client to grow from 2 to 15 countries served. This expansion boosted their presence in the global feed market and strengthened their competitive advantage.
5. Cost Savings & Faster Deliveries
By optimizing shipping routes and booking early, we reduced freight costs by around 30% and improved transit times by nearly 80% for the clients. Offering competitive CIF pricing simplified the buying process for their customers, cut hidden costs, and made orders easier to place.
Key Results
- Success transportation: From China (Xingang, Qingdao) to India, Nepal, Africa, and beyond
- Freight cost reduction: ~30%
- Transit time improvement: ~80%
- Markets served: Expanded from 2 to 15 countries
Final Word
The right logistics strategy can cut costs, speed up deliveries, and open new markets. Our partnership with this client proves that strategic international freight forwarding isn’t just about moving goods — it’s about driving business growth.
It is important to:
- Secure space in advance to stabilize rates in volatile markets
- Protect client information to build long-term trust
- Offer flexible inland haulage to reach remote destinations
- Balance speed and cost to win in competitive markets
If you need expert support in shipping feed and feed additives products worldwide, get in touch with our team today at info@yqn.com.
