Practical Guidelines for Shipping Off-Grid Appliances
Guidelines for manufacturers, distributors, or other agents to inform their considerations and actions when shipping off-grid appliances
Abstract
Many manufacturers and distributors face challenges bringing their products into new markets due to limited knowledge of the logistics requirements for distributing off-grid appliances. A complete understanding of complex shipping requirements helps companies bring high-quality products to off-grid consumers more efficiently and effectively.
The Efficiency for Access Coalition has documented lessons learned and developed a set of practical guidelines for manufacturers, distributors, or other agents to inform their considerations and actions when shipping off-grid appliances. This essential guide includes a cost analysis, an overview of import and export regulations, and a set of practical steps to prepare a product for shipment for three appliance categories: small household appliances (e.g. TVs and fans), refrigerators and solar water pumps.
This output is part of the ‘Low Energy Inclusive Appliances’ (LEIA) programme.
Citation
Efficiency for Access. (2019). Practical Guidelines for Shipping Off-Grid Appliances.
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