Case Snapshot
Transport three hybrid electric vehicles from Hangzhou, China, to São Paulo, Brazil, by air while ensuring dangerous goods compliance, cargo safety and reliable delivery coordination.
Hybrid electric vehicles require Class 9 dangerous goods handling, UN 3166 compliance, battery safety preparation, purpose-built securing and close alignment with airline and airport acceptance requirements.
Keylane coordinated factory pickup, vehicle inspection, electrical power disconnection, wheel securing, protective packing, documentation alignment and airport cargo handover through one operational plan.
All three vehicles were prepared and handed over for international airfreight in accordance with the required safety, documentation and cargo-protection standards.
An end-to-end automotive airfreight solution connecting Hangzhou with São Paulo via Ezhou Huahu Airport, combining dangerous goods compliance, vehicle preparation and coordinated airport handling.
Core Operational Challenges
Dangerous Goods Compliance
- Hybrid electric vehicles classified as Class 9 dangerous goods
- Compliance with the applicable UN 3166 classification
- Airline-specific vehicle and battery acceptance requirements
- Accurate documentation and cargo declaration
Vehicle acceptance requirements may vary according to the airline, route, aircraft type and handling station. Compliance therefore had to be confirmed before the vehicles reached the airport.
Vehicle Safety & Cargo Protection
Key safety requirements included:
- Disconnecting the vehicle electrical power supply
- Checking the battery and fuel condition
- Removing fire extinguishers, spare fuel and other potentially flammable items
- Securing each vehicle to a reinforced wooden base
- Protecting the bodywork and undercarriage during handling
Multi-Party Coordination Requirements:
- Factory pickup, warehouse preparation, airport handling and airline acceptance had to follow one synchronized operational schedule.
Our Operational Intervention
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Factory Pickup & Pre-Shipment Review Reviewed the vehicle specifications, cargo condition, battery information, transport requirements and preparation plan before arranging pickup in Hangzhou.
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Vehicle Safety & Dangerous Goods Preparation Carried out the required vehicle inspection and safety preparation under the applicable Class 9 and UN 3166 requirements. The electrical power supply was disconnected to reduce the risk of short circuits or accidental activation.
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Wheel Securing & Protective Packing Positioned each vehicle on a purpose-built reinforced wooden base. The wheels were firmly secured to prevent movement, while additional protective measures reduced the risk of damage during trucking, terminal handling and air transport.
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Documentation & Airline Requirement Alignment Coordinated the dangerous goods information, cargo declaration, packing requirements and supporting documents with the relevant handling and airfreight parties before airport delivery.
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Airport Handover & Departure Coordination Managed the cargo handover at Ezhou Huahu Airport and coordinated documentation alignment, handling requirements and departure readiness for the international airfreight movement to São Paulo.
Project Outcomes
- Successfully coordinated the airfreight movement of three hybrid electric vehicles from Hangzhou to São Paulo
- Completed the required Class 9 dangerous goods and UN 3166 preparation
- Reduced safety risks through electrical power disconnection and pre-shipment vehicle inspections
- Maintained vehicle stability through reinforced wooden bases and professional wheel-securing measures
- Aligned factory pickup, warehouse preparation, documentation, airport handling and departure arrangements under one operational plan
- Prepared and handed over all three vehicles for international airfreight in accordance with the required cargo safety and handling standards
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