Tandem Vietnam (Headway) Implements Consolidated Shipping Solution For Flat-Pack Furniture To The Philippines
Published June 9, 2026 in Partners
Following a series of successful international logistics projects, Tandem Vietnam continues to be trusted by its overseas agent to handle a shipment of flat-pack furniture from Vietnam to the Philippines through an optimized ocean freight consolidation solution.
With extensive experience in consolidated cargo operations, Tandem Vietnam supports cargo consolidation from multiple shippers with small-volume shipments moving on the same trade lane to a common destination port. By loading cargo into a shared container, the solution helps optimize transportation costs while ensuring efficient container utilization, cargo safety, and delivery schedule compliance.
Shipment Details
• Trade Lane: Ho Chi Minh City → Manila, Philippines
• Mode of Transport: Ocean Freight – Consolidated Cargo (Consol)
• Cargo Type: Flat-pack furniture
• Main Commodities: Power recliner sofas, smart beds, height-adjustable desks
• Shipment Specification: 01 x 40’ CNTR | GW: 14,090.1 KGS | VOL: 61.438 CBM
• Scope of Services: CFS cargo stuffing, export customs clearance, and optimized container consolidation solution.
Optimized Consolidation Solution for Furniture Cargo
Given the characteristics of multiple cargo categories loaded within the same container, Tandem Vietnam implemented appropriate cargo stowage and securing solutions to:
• Optimize container space utilization: Strategically arrange cargo to maximize container loading capacity.
• Ensure proper cargo segregation: Arrange cargo according to product characteristics to minimize collision, odor contamination, and impacts on product quality, structure, and surface finishing.
• Minimize cargo damage risks: Apply suitable dunnage and cargo securing methods to reduce shifting and vibration during transportation.
• Ensure schedule reliability: Flexibly coordinate stuffing operations to meet vessel schedules in accordance with customer requirements.
Flexible Coordination to Maintain Schedule Integrity
During the operation, changes in the customer’s delivery plan delayed cargo readiness beyond the original schedule, creating a risk of missing the CFS receiving cut-off time.
Tandem Vietnam proactively coordinated with the CFS warehouse operator and related parties to flexibly adjust the stuffing schedule, ensuring the entire shipment was loaded in time for the intended vessel departure. This helped the customer minimize additional storage charges, roll-over costs, and maintain the planned delivery schedule in the Philippines.
Reinforcing Tandem Vietnam’s International Logistics Capability
Beyond optimizing transportation costs for customers, Tandem Vietnam also delivers flexible operational solutions that ensure schedule integrity and minimize risks throughout the international shipping process.
The successful execution of this shipment further reinforces Tandem Vietnam’s capability in consolidated cargo services and international multi-trade-lane transportation, particularly for furniture cargo requiring high standards in packing, cargo stowage, and container space optimization.
