01
Back to case studies
Real Transport Case
First DG Export: How 12 Paint Models Were Delivered to Vietnam
A paint factory handling its first dangerous goods export worked with VCEN across testing, packaging, booking, declaration, Vietnam customs clearance, and final delivery.
First DG export12 paint modelsClass 3China to VietnamEnd-to-end coordination
Customer type
Paint manufacturer
Export experience
First dangerous goods export
Products
12 paint models
Route
China → Vietnam
Scope
Testing, packaging, booking, declaration, loading, clearance, delivery
Customer challenge
The customer received an overseas order, but did not know where DG export should begin
The factory was familiar with paint production, but had never exported dangerous goods. With 12 product models, they needed clarity on testing, reports, packaging, booking, Chinese export steps, and Vietnam import clearance.
02
Which reports and export documents are required?
03
How should DG packaging, packaging certificates, and loading be arranged?
04
How will customs clearance and delivery be completed in Vietnam?
Key optimization
VCEN did not start with booking. We first clarified the complete export path at the factory.
After receiving the request, VCEN visited the factory and held a focused meeting with the technical, production, and export teams to review formulas, hazards, packaging, and export requirements for all 12 models.
12
Product models
5
Classification reports
Based on formula and hazard similarity, several models could be grouped for testing. This avoided preparing 12 separate reports and helped reduce both testing time and testing cost.
Execution process
From factory review to Vietnam delivery
VCEN connected testing, documents, packaging, booking, customs, maritime declaration, loading, destination clearance, and final delivery as one executable workflow.
01
Factory meeting
VCEN met the technical, production, and export teams to review 12 models and export requirements.
02
Report optimization
Based on formula and hazard characteristics, 12 models were reasonably consolidated into 5 classification reports.
03
Sample testing
Samples were handed to VCEN and sent to a qualified laboratory for testing and report issuance.
04
Export documents
SDS/MSDS, classification reports, product details, packaging data, booking documents, and declaration documents were prepared in parallel.
05
Packaging resources
VCEN contacted qualified DG packaging suppliers and confirmed packaging specifications, performance, and certificate requirements.
06
Parallel preparation
While the customer produced the cargo, VCEN advanced reports, packaging, booking, and declaration preparation.
07
Customs inspection booking
After production, VCEN helped arrange customs inspection and prepare the required export documents.
08
DG booking
DG booking documents were submitted to the carrier for dangerous goods review and space confirmation.
09
Factory loading
VCEN arranged DG trucking, escort personnel, and loading supervision, and advised on loading, positioning, securing, and safe handling.
10
Customs and maritime declaration
Export customs declaration, maritime declaration, and release procedures were completed.
11
Vessel loading
The container entered the port as planned and was loaded on board for Vietnam.
12
Vietnam clearance and delivery
VCEN destination colleagues submitted the clearance application, completed Vietnam customs release, and delivered to the consignee warehouse.
Services provided
For this shipment, VCEN provided more than transportation
Factory solution meeting
Product classification optimization
Laboratory testing and report handling
SDS/MSDS and export document preparation
DG packaging solution
Packaging certificate assistance
DG booking
Customs inspection booking
DG trucking
Escort arrangement
Loading supervision
Factory loading guidance
Customs declaration
Maritime declaration
Vietnam customs clearance
Destination delivery
Project outcome
A first-time DG export became a clear end-to-end delivery plan
From the first overseas order to final delivery at the Vietnam consignee warehouse, VCEN coordinated the full dangerous goods logistics chain.
01
12 models optimized into 5 reports
Reduced repeated testing and shortened waiting time for the factory.
02
Production and export preparation ran in parallel
Avoided waiting for reports, packaging, and booking documents after production was completed.
03
China export process completed
Testing, packaging, booking, customs, maritime declaration, trucking, supervision, and loading were coordinated.
04
Vietnam clearance and delivery completed
After arrival, customs clearance was completed and the cargo was delivered to the final consignee warehouse.
DG export is rarely difficult because of booking alone
For first-time dangerous goods exporters, the harder part is understanding classification, testing reports, packaging, certificates, booking, declaration, loading, and destination clearance as one connected process.
Through early judgement, resource coordination, and end-to-end execution, VCEN turned a complex and unfamiliar DG export into a clear, executable delivery plan.
You may also be interested in these real transport cases
Class 9 / Lithium batteries
After Customs Inspection and Return: How 5 Lithium Battery Packs Were Exported to Rotterdam
View case
Class 9 / Battery-powered vehicle
How an Overseas Customer Purchased and Exported 20 Chinese New Energy Vehicles
View case
Class 2 / Aerosol cargo