Since 2021, affected by the epidemic situation of novel coronavirus and other factors, the global shortage of maritime containers and the extension of ship port time have continued to be serious. In order to solve the problem of "sticking neck" in shipping, China Nonferrous Group funded enterprise China Color International Trading Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as China Color International Trade), giving full play to the "upper-hand move" role of independent logistics, opened a new way for bulk carriers to return copper products, and ensured the stability and safety of the group's rights and interests product marketing channels.
In order to ensure the safe return of African copper products, Cosco Shanghai Co., Ltd., which belongs to COSCO International Trade, has discussed with COSCO Haite Shipping Company for many times. it was decided to adopt the transport mode of "bulk carrier" after deducing repeatedly the loading plan of ship space, the loading efficiency of South African port area, the ship hit by wind and waves at sea and the unloading efficiency of domestic terminals.
In view of the difficulty that the Chinese captain and staff were unable to go down to the cabin for guidance caused by the epidemic, independent logistics staff used manual drawing, voice phone and other methods to guide African workers, and coordinated the crew to inspect and strengthen the lower cabin for the second time after sailing, thus reducing the risk of cargo damage. In view of the difficulty of picking up and sorting due to the mixed loading of copper products of different numbers on bulk carriers, independent logistics staff use the method of "coloring" to apply red, black and white paint on the "ears" of each anode plate. it is convenient to distinguish different batches and numbered copper products and make detailed lists according to different colors.
On December 20, 2021, with the joint efforts of China Color Shanghai, Newbridge, South African and Zambian companies, the COSCO "Mudansong" bulk carrier loaded with 2500 tons of copper products officially set sail in the port of Durban, South Africa. On the afternoon of January 21, 2022, the bulk carrier "Mudansong" berthed smoothly at Shanghai Longwu Wharf.
Next, the independent logistics system of China Color International Trade will further promote the construction of specialization, standardization and internationalization, and make greater contributions to the return of rights and interests products and the security of the supply chain.
