Building materials and installation supplies

Client location: West Africa
Logistics mode: FCL, 40 HQ
Objective: End-to-end purchasing support in China as seller of record. Export handling from booking through container loading and export clearance. A single point of contact in China.

Purchase list

  • Bathroom fixtures and fittings

    faucets, wash basins, drains, WC fittings, and shower accessories.
  • Electrical and lighting

    solar lamps, socket boxes, light switches.
  • Wall and ceiling boards & panels

    UV carbon crystal wall panels, gypsum boards, ENF boards and plywood.
  • Drywall framing and finishing

    runners & angles, joint compound, joint tapes, screws & anchors.
  • Sealants and installation consumables

    sealants, polyurethane foam, tile cutting discs, drill accessories, ladders.
  • Metalwork and hardware

    entrance gates and door pivots.

Intro

The client needed to purchase building materials and installation supplies in China for a local construction project — a multi-unit apartment building. They shared a detailed, well-structured sourcing list and engaged us to manage the entire purchasing process end-to-end.

Service scope

  • Source and vet suppliers in China
  • Place orders for confirmed suppliers and pre-selected items from the sourcing list
  • Manage multi-supplier payments
  • Manage inland logistics in China and consolidate goods
  • Warehousing and targeted checks
  • Book freight and handle container loading
  • Arrange and manage export processing

Outcome

A mixed sourcing list was executed end-to-end and delivered as one consolidated shipment. The container was loaded and shipped to the destination port.
It’s not the list that decides the outcome — it’s the workflow.
Bill of lading for a 40 HQ shipment of building materials from China
Loaded 40 HQ container with building materials from China before sealing
Container seal on the 40 HQ shipment of building materials from China

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