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Cross-Border Trucking Services Across China and Southeast Asia
Regular schedules, reliable delivery.
For shipments between China and Southeast Asia, your company may be losing time (with ocean freight) or losing money (with air freight). As a cross-border trucking provider, Dimerco moves freight between Shanghai and Singapore (and key markets in between) within eight days, with savings of up to 56% compared to air freight. Moreover, we offer this cross-border trucking service between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, providing a predictable alternative to uncertain air and sea freight capacity in the region.
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Asia cross-border road freight solution supports mobile phone production during the pandemic
Due to COVID-19-related lockdowns and flight cancellations, air freight capacity out of Penang, Malaysia, was severely limited starting from Q3 2020. During this time, a global distributor of semiconductor products needed to increase component shipments to support mobile phone production in China.
To support this company, Dimerco leveraged its relationship with Cathay Pacific to secure direct air service from Penang, but it was insufficient for the freight volumes. Dimerco proposed its cross-border trucking solution to move goods from Penang to Singapore, with connecting air service to Hong Kong.
For a four-month period of peak demand, Dimerco coordinated 83 truckload shipments of sensitive semiconductor products to help the company meet its delivery commitments to an important customer.
Why Dimerco?
Reduce Costs
Cross-border trucking services provide a reliable, time-definite alternative to costly and unpredictable air freight, helping you balance transportation costs with delivery speed.
Get the Latest Equipment and Technology
Dimerco uses 45′ HQ containers and air suspension trailers with Lift-On/Lift-Off (LOLO) containers at border gates. Strict security is maintained with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
Connect Points Across China and Southeast Asia
Dimerco’s cross-border trucking services connect China with Hong Kong, as well as Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Singapore. We helped one global electronics distributor reduce distribution cycle time between Malaysia and Singapore from two days to half a day. Read the case study.
Track Your Freight While It’s in Transit
All trucks are equipped with GPS systems for real-time shipment tracking. Dimerco’s eCall Freight® app gives you visibility from truck pick-up to delivery, with electronic POD, photos, and documents available on your MyDimerco portal. Dimerco also operates a 24/7 Transportation Command Center for tracking and surveillance.
Flexible Service Options
Move less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) freight across borders confidently with scheduled and on-request service frequencies and rate structures that fit your needs.
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FAQs
What is cross-border trucking?
Cross-border trucking is the movement of freight by road between countries. It provides a reliable transportation option for shipments that require faster transit than ocean freight but a more cost-effective alternative to air freight.
When should I choose cross-border trucking instead of air or ocean freight?
Cross-border trucking is a good option when you need faster delivery than ocean freight without the higher cost of air freight. It’s well suited for shipments moving between China and Southeast Asia that require predictable transit times and flexible scheduling.
Which countries does Dimerco's cross-border trucking network serve?
Dimerco’s cross-border trucking services connect China with Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Singapore. These routes help manufacturers and distributors move freight efficiently across Asia through established transportation networks.
How long does cross-border trucking take between China and Southeast Asia?
Transit times vary by origin and destination, but cross-border trucking can move freight between Shanghai and Singapore in as little as eight days. Actual delivery times depend on routing, border crossings, customs clearance, and shipment requirements.
How does Dimerco help reduce delays at border crossings?
Dimerco coordinates customs documentation, shipment planning, and regional transportation to help freight move efficiently across international borders. Our experienced teams work proactively to minimize delays while maintaining compliance with local import and export requirements.
What types of freight are best suited for cross-border trucking?
Cross-border trucking is ideal for time-sensitive freight, manufacturing components, finished goods, and high-value products that require reliable transit schedules. It also supports international freight logistics by connecting road transportation with air, ocean, and rail services.
Can cross-border trucking be integrated with other transportation modes?
Yes. Dimerco’s integrated solutions provide end-to-end logistics by combining cross-border trucking with air, ocean, and rail transportation to help businesses balance speed, cost, and delivery requirements across regional and global supply chains.
How can I track my cross-border trucking shipment?
Dimerco provides real-time shipment tracking through MyDimerco, giving customers visibility into shipment status, transportation milestones, and delivery progress throughout the journey.
Why is cross-border trucking growing in Asia?
As manufacturing expands across Southeast Asia and companies diversify their supply chains, cross-border trucking has become an increasingly important intra-Asia road freight solution. It provides flexible, reliable service between regional manufacturing hubs while helping businesses respond more quickly to changing customer demand.
Why choose Dimerco for cross-border trucking services?
Dimerco combines one of Asia’s largest owned logistics networks with regional expertise, customs knowledge, and multimodal transportation capabilities. Our cross-border trucking services help businesses move freight efficiently while balancing transit time, transportation costs, and supply chain reliability.
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