When you’re shooting in multiple cities across China—often with little to no buffer between filming days—gear logistics can make or break your schedule. From transportation and customs to backup kits and power adapters, the complexity grows quickly.
At Shoot In China, we’ve supported dozens of back-to-back shoots in China, covering cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and more. Here’s how we manage the gear, so you can focus on the content.
🧳 Common Challenges of Back-to-Back Shoots in China
If you’re planning a tight schedule with travel days in between, here’s what can go wrong (and how we solve it):
🚛 1. Gear Transport & City-to-City Transfers
- Risk: Damaged or delayed equipment in transit
- Our Solution: We use trusted freight partners and flight-safe cases, or re-source gear locally in each city from our rental network
🕐 2. Tight Turnaround Times
- Risk: Late returns, missed load-ins
- Our Solution: Staggered gear dispatch with different courier teams or hand-carry setups when time is tight
🔌 3. Power, Format & Compatibility
- Risk: Wrong batteries, voltage mismatch, missing adapters
- Our Solution: Double-checked packing lists + local prep crews who test everything before each shoot
🧰 Our Gear Logistics Process (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how we manage equipment logistics for back-to-back shoots in China:
✅ Pre-Shoot Planning
- Gear list finalized based on locations, access, and shot list
- Kit breakdown: What travels, what’s rented locally, and what stays city-specific
- Contingency kits prepared for critical gear (mics, cards, chargers)
🚚 City-to-City Coordination
- Local crew or driver handles secure transport
- Overnight shipping or train delivery arranged in advance
- Backup inventory ready in major cities (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing)
🛠️ On-Site Support
- Crew arrives early to test, prep, and replace if needed
- Local runners or fixers help with last-minute rentals or troubleshooting
🎒 Wrap, Pack & Repeat
- Gear cleaned, packed, and labeled per destination
- Checklists confirmed before departure
- Fast handover to next city team or courier
📍 Real Use Case: 3-City Corporate Shoot in 5 Days
We supported a client’s shoot in Shanghai → Guangzhou → Chengdu with:
- Identical camera setups in each city
- Local sound crew in Guangzhou
- Drone team flown in only for Day 1
- All footage backed up and uploaded from each location daily
Result: No delays, no missing gear, no reshoots—on-time and on-budget.
🎯 Why Clients Rely on Shoot In China for Complex Logistics
✅ In-house bilingual team with logistics experience
✅ Nationwide rental network across major Chinese cities
✅ Trusted shipping partners familiar with production workflows
✅ Emergency backup plans and local sourcing
✅ Smooth handoffs between city crews
📩 Planning a Multi-City Shoot in China?
Whether you’re shooting interviews, commercials, or documentaries, we’ll manage gear logistics for back-to-back shoots in China—so everything’s where you need it, when you need it.
👉 Contact Shoot In China to get started with your production plan.