Hybrid Shipping. Essential Insights
The process of shipping goods between the United Kingdom and the European Union has grown more complex since the UK left the EU. Brexit reintroduced border controls and customs checks, which can significantly slow down the whole journey of cargo from the sender to its final destination if they become protracted. This can be especially challenging for multi-piece (parcel) shipments. To tackle these potential delays, Coyote Logistics has introduced a new hybrid transport service as part of the hybrid approach, aiming to streamline the process.
Regarding the transport of multi-piece (parcel) loads through the English Channel, customs clearance delays tend to happen most frequently under a few specific conditions:
- Packages are manifested but not scanned into the ULD at the origin location;
- Packages are part of the same consolidation but loaded onto different feeders;
- Packages are missorted.
The hybrid transport service, in which Coyote Logistics acts as a subcontractor for courier companies in terms of pickup, customs clearance, and delivery to logistics centers, is crafted especially for shippers dealing with multi-part shipments, like those in the e-commerce sector. This solution aims to mitigate the risks associated with such complexities by consolidating cargo, ensuring a smoother transit process.
What is the hybrid transport model?
In short: multi-piece (parcel) shipments sent through the courier network are consolidated into one load, which is transported between the loading point in the United Kingdom and the logistics hub in the European Union on board a single truck.This approach allows for a bulk customs clearance, meaning the entire load is inspected together rather than parcel by parcel. This not only speeds up the process but also lessens the chance of delays due to individual package issues, such as misplacement. The hybrid transport service is a part of the One UPS approach –close collaboration between Coyote and partners to provide shippers with the most convenient (single invoice) and hassle-free transport service.
How does transport in the hybrid model work?
The process starts with the shipper getting everything ready by attaching a final mile label to each parcel for the individual recipients at the starting point. Coyote Logistics then steps in to gather these multi-piece shipments, bundling them together into a single, large load ready for a direct journey into the European Union with Coyote. Upon reaching a port of entry, Coyote takes care of the necessary export/import customs clearance for the whole bulk. This consolidated shipment then makes its way to the chosen hub, where it’s broken down into its original parts and integrated into the system for the final leg of delivery, reaching recipients all across the EU. To tie it all together, the shipper receives one comprehensive invoice that covers both the main haul by Coyote and the last stretch of delivery by courier.
Who is the hybrid transport service for?
The hybrid transport service is designed for shippers who are sending out smaller parcels from the United Kingdom to the European Union, all within the network. This service is particularly appealing to e-commerce businesses, offering an efficient shipping solution. For instance, using the hub in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, as a delivery point often provides the most direct path for products to reach the market.
The hybrid model –what you need to remember?
- A service for shippers sending parcel shipments from the UK to the EU.
- Consolidating multi-piece shipments into one load helps avoid delays in customs clearances.
- Coyote is responsible for transporting the consolidated cargo from the shipper to the selected hub in the EU and handling the customs procedure.
- The service is provided by Coyote Logistics as a subcontractor for courier companies within the hybrid approach (single invoice).
Are you a shipper from the UK and want to send your cargoes to the European Union in the hybrid model?