Yifan Shipping’s newly established Thai-US express service connects Chonburi’s Sriracha Harbour Port to Houston, USA, and adds to the Thai shipping industry.
All across the world, people’s daily lives have been profoundly impacted by the global pandemic that has been brewing for the past two years. Concurrently, lockdown orders, curfews, and border closures—preventative measures that helped contain the infection—led to a significant slowdown in goods and services. This has led to unseen levels of port congestion, mounting container backlogs at the docks, delivery delays, and limited servicing capacity, particularly in the maritime industry.
Robust Experience
Current Managing Director, Mr. Wang Jian, has been a transport and logistics veteran in Thailand’s cargo transportation market for over 15 years, and he was instrumental in establishing Yifan Shipping (Thailand). He gained the respect of both domestic and international clients from his humble beginnings as a full-service freight forwarder and logistics provider. Mr. Wang has taken his business to the next level with Yifan Shipping (Thailand), thanks to his loyal clientele and extensive business network. As a next step, he wants to establish himself in the Thai market.
Mr. Wang and Yifan Shipping were able to seize an opportunity to provide an alternate service from Thailand to the US as a result of the global capacity shortage and cargo traffic delay caused by the COVID-19 incident. Despite the company’s youth, its executive team is jam-packed with seasoned professionals in their respective fields.
Mr. Chen Husheng, Sales Manager of Yifan Shipping in Thailand, is interviewed in this issue of LM. Yifan Shipping’s new service, its core strength, and the company’s background since its inception early in 2021 are all being shared with us by him.
Lofty Objective
In addition to their liner service, Yifan Shipping provides a full range of logistics options, such as freight forwarding for customers who use other shipping companies’ booking services. Its trucking service is particularly strong on routes departing from China. Thai shipping services can help customers circumvent the US trade embargo on Chinese goods by redirecting their shipments to the US. The shipping company is also increasing its liner shipping services to popular Asian destinations like India, Japan, and Korea to meet the demands of its customers.
Additionally, Yifan Shipping has a pair of fully operational warehouses in the Laem Chabang area, with a third one currently under construction. Plus, it is getting ready to build on a plot of land it recently acquired near WHA. Up to 100,000 square meters of warehouse space will be available when the facility is finished.
Yifan Shipping’s success is a testament to the competence and vision of its leadership. As it enters its eighth month of operation, the strength is further enhanced by the visionary leadership. With reliable transportation services, customers have “above the market” experiences, which boosts the company’s credibility. The company’s plans to become a dominant force in Thailand’s logistics market include expanding its business into shipping and logistics services.
