Why the delay in shipping goods(liquid cooling plates), even after production is complete?

For customers ordering from overseas, delivery schedules are nearly as important as price and supply capacity. It’s a familiar frustration: the 액체 냉각판 are finished on time, yet shipping—or even getting the product on a plane or ship—takes days longer. Based on XD’s hands-on experience with liquid cooling plate exports, we’ll take a closer look at what causes these delays and share practical tips to help you streamline your procurement planning and cut down on the wait.

Liquid cooling plates are typically tailor-made, and finishing production is just one milestone—the journey to shipment isn’t immediate. Ocean and air freight alike involve a set of standardized international trade steps: booking cargo, arranging shipment, clearing customs, and waiting for port schedules, to name a few. Each of these stages comes with its own timeline and nonnegotiable procedures, all of which ultimately determine when your order actually leaves for its destination.

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How Holidays and Peak Seasons Can Delay Your Shipment

Based on XD’s extensive export experience, the shipping industry hits major bottlenecks every year around Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Christmas, and various public holidays across different countries. During these times, shipping companies often run out of space and may raise prices at the last minute, port operations slow down and containers can face long queues, and customs officials may tighten inspections—leading to lengthier paperwork and clearance.

For liquid cooling plate orders that need to arrive during these busy periods, XD advises customers: place your orders and lock in production schedules at least two to three weeks early to avoid delays.

How to Cut Wait Times When Every Day Counts

There’s good news for buyers faced with urgent deadlines: much of the shipping process can be streamlined with early decisions and a more agile approach. Drawing on firsthand experience, XD offers the following tips:

✅ 1. Nail down your packaging plan early
Liquid cooling plates need sturdy, specialized packaging—think wooden crates, frames, or waterproof wraps. If you settle on the packaging method and buy materials before production finishes, your order can be boxed and shipped immediately with no last-minute delays from packaging changes.

✅ 2. Reserve your shipping slot ahead of time—and have a backup
If timing is critical, coordinate with XD and your freight handler as production nears completion, so you can secure a shipping slot before your order leaves the factory. This can shave one to two days off the process, though keep in mind that production delays might mean additional fees or having to reschedule space.

✅ 3. Consider express routes or air shipping
If your budget allows, prioritize direct shipping lines—or switch to air freight altogether. Air is generally three to five times faster than sea, making it an ideal choice for urgent, smaller-volume deliveries.

✅ 4. Stay in close touch with XD
XD assigns a dedicated coordinator to every order, providing real-time updates on production and shipping. With your schedule in mind, they’ll craft the fastest possible logistics plan—helping you sidestep surprises and keep your timeline on track.

How XD Keeps Liquid Cooling Plates On Schedule

XD knows that for clients, project timelines hinge on reliable delivery. That’s why we take a proactive approach:

  • ✅ We pre-book critical materials and packaging;

  • ✅ Leverage trusted, seasoned logistics partners for international freight;

  • ✅ Use a rigorous, transparent order tracking system;

  • ✅ And run regular in-house delivery risk checks.

By stacking these safeguards, XD gives customers peace of mind—delivering every order safely, on time, and within an efficient, predictable budget.

What Hidden Shipping Details of Liquid Cooling Plates Are Easily Overlooked?

Many new clients tend to focus solely on whether production is completed on schedule, often overlooking the unique aspects of shipping customized metal components such as liquid cooling plates. For example:

  • Customs Inspection Rate: Metal components, due to their material properties, may be randomly selected for inspection to verify their material and intended use. While this typically causes no major issues, it can delay the process by 1-2 days.
  • Fumigation Requirements for Wooden Packaging: If original wood pallets or crates are used, some destination countries (such as Australia and New Zealand) require a fumigation certificate. Failure to apply for this in advance can result in additional clearance procedures during customs declaration.
  • Export Letter of Credit or Certificate of Origin: Certain projects require submission of a certificate of origin or verification of a letter of credit, which adds 1-2 more days to the typical customs clearance process.

Therefore, if you have specific documentation requirements for customs clearance, be sure to confirm these with XD before placing your order, in order to avoid shipment delays caused by incomplete paperwork.

Shipping custom 액체 냉각판 isn’t a black box. Once you understand each step and plan your logistics well, long waits become the exception, not the rule. At XD, we pride ourselves on reliability and professionalism—qualities we bring to every partnership. If you ever face a tight deadline after ordering, just reach out: we’ll help tailor the smartest, fastest shipping plan to get your products where you need them, when you need them.

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