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Knock-Down Assembly Logistics

Shipping disassembled components rather than finished products cuts both freight costs and duty exposure—that is the core logic of knock-down assembly logistics.

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Shipping disassembled components rather than finished products cuts both freight costs and duty exposure—that is the core logic of knock-down assembly logistics.

It covers all planning, coordination, and transport processes involved in delivering component kits to remote assembly plants, where the final product is built only upon arrival.

The approach is most prevalent in automotive, machinery, and consumer durables, sectors where tariffs on finished goods can be substantially higher than on parts.

Last updated: 25 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knock-down_kit

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Shipping disassembled components rather than finished products cuts both freight costs and duty exposure—that is the core logic of knock-down assembly logistics. It covers all planning, coordination, and transport processes involved in delivering component kits to remote assembly plants, where the final product is built only upon arrival. The approach is most prevalent in automotive, machinery, and consumer durables, sectors where tariffs on finished goods can be substantially higher than on parts. Because disassembled components stack more efficiently than complete units, packaging and load utilization can be engineered precisely for each shipment. Beyond cost, this model enables local value creation in the destination market—often a formal requirement for preferential import treatment or market access.

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