1. Product Overview: 216 Units Smart Street Light Poles (6 Containers, 36 Units/Container) for Ethiopia

• Integrated Core Functions: Each smart street light pole is equipped with 4-in-1 key components—high-definition surveillance cameras, outdoor LED display screens, IoT gateways, and electric vehicle (EV) charging piles—realizing “one pole multi-purpose” and helping Ethiopia build efficient, safe, and convenient urban infrastructure.
• Smart Camera: 1080P high-definition resolution, supporting infrared night vision, AI face recognition, and real-time video monitoring, which can be connected to the urban public security system to enhance urban safety management.
• Outdoor LED Display: High brightness (≥500cd/m²), waterproof IP65, supporting remote content update, used for releasing public information, emergency notices, and urban propaganda, adapting to Ethiopia’s outdoor environment.
• IoT Gateway: Adopting LoRa communication protocol, realizing real-time data collection and remote control of the entire smart street light system (including lighting dimming, camera monitoring, display content management, and charging pile status).
• EV Charging Pile: AC charging mode, compatible with global standard interfaces, with overload protection and leakage protection functions, meeting Ethiopia’s emerging electric vehicle charging needs.
• Product Advantages: Die-cast aluminum pole body, anti-corrosion, anti-rust, wind resistance (level 12), suitable for Ethiopia’s diverse climate conditions; LED lighting module with 130LM/W luminous efficiency, energy-saving and environmentally friendly, in line with Ethiopia’s energy conservation and emission reduction policies.
• Certification Compliance: All products have passed CE, RoHS, ISO certifications, and fully meet Ethiopia’s QSAE certification and PVoC (COC) import requirements, ensuring smooth customs clearance.

2. Customization & Strict Quality Control for 216 Units Order

1. Customization for Ethiopia Market: According to the client’s requirements and Ethiopia’s urban construction standards, we adjusted the pole height (8m), camera installation angle, display screen size, and charging pile power to ensure the products are fully adapted to local application scenarios. We also added Amharic language options to the display screen and operation interface to meet local language needs.
2. Integrated Function Testing: Each smart street light pole underwent a full set of function tests:
   • Camera video clarity, night vision effect, and motion detection test;
   • LED display screen brightness, color consistency, and remote control test;
   • IoT gateway data transmission stability and remote control response test;
   • Charging pile charging efficiency, safety protection, and compatibility test;
   • Overall system integration test to ensure all components work seamlessly.
3. Strict Quality Inspection: We conducted 72 hours of continuous aging testing for each unit, inspected the pole body’s corrosion resistance and structural stability, and verified the waterproof performance of all components (IP65 for display and camera, IP67 for charging pile) to ensure long-term stable operation in Ethiopia’s outdoor environment.

3. Packaging & Loading Process for 216 Units Smart Street Light Poles (6 Containers, 36 Units/Container)

• Professional Packaging:
  • The smart light pole body is wrapped with foam and waterproof cloth to prevent scratches and corrosion during transportation;
  • Fragile components (cameras, LED displays, gateways) are packed in shockproof export cartons with foam padding, labeled with “Fragile” and “Handle with Care”;
  • Charging piles and accessories (screws, installation tools) are packed separately, with clear labels indicating component names and quantities;
  • Each package is labeled with the product model, quantity, and installation instructions in English and Amharic.
• Loading Process (Real On-Site Record):
  1. Quantity Verification: Our QC team counted each unit and component one by one, confirming that 216 units of smart street light poles (with all 4-in-1 components) are complete—exactly 6 containers, 36 units per container—no shortages or mismatches.
  2. Palletizing: The light poles and packaged components are stacked on standard export pallets, wrapped with stretch film to ensure stability and prevent shifting, with each pallet allocated to a specific container to ensure 36 units per container.
  3. Container Loading: We used 6 x 40HQ containers for this shipment (36 units per container, perfectly matching the order quantity). Our logistics team optimized the loading layout for each container to maximize space utilization, ensuring 36 units are safely loaded per container. The light poles are placed vertically, and fragile components are placed in the middle of each container to avoid extrusion.
  4. Secure Fixing: For each of the 6 containers, we used straps, cardboard dividers, and dunnage to fix the goods tightly inside, preventing movement and damage during the long sea voyage to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  5. Final Check & Sealing: Before sealing each container, we reconfirmed the quantity (36 units per container, 6 containers total), inspected the packaging condition, took on-site loading photos and videos for the client, and recorded the container seal number for traceability.

4. Why Ethiopia Clients Choose Sunlux LED Lighting for Smart Street Light Poles

• Integrated Solution Capability: We can provide one-stop smart street light solutions, integrating cameras, displays, gateways, charging piles, and other components, avoiding the trouble of multi-supplier cooperation.
• Ethiopia Market Expertise: We deeply understand Ethiopia’s climate conditions, import regulations (QSAE, COC), and smart city construction needs, providing tailored products and services.
• Strict Quality Control: We have a complete quality control system, from component sourcing to product delivery, ensuring each smart street light pole meets high standards.
• Full Documentation Support: We provide all required export documents, including QSAE certification, COC (PVoC) certificate, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin, ensuring smooth customs clearance in Ethiopia.
• After-Sales Support: We provide 2–5 years warranty, professional technical guidance, and English/Amharic installation manuals, helping clients solve installation and operation problems.
• Proven Track Record: We have successfully provided smart street light solutions for multiple projects in Ethiopia and East Africa, winning high recognition from local clients.

5. The Value of Smart Street Light Poles for Ethiopia’s Smart City Construction

• Improve Urban Safety: The integrated cameras realize real-time monitoring, helping public security departments reduce crimes and improve emergency response capabilities.
• Enhance Public Services: The LED display releases public information and emergency notices, and the charging piles meet the needs of electric vehicle owners, improving people’s quality of life.
• Promote Energy Conservation: The high-efficiency LED lighting module saves 70%–80% electricity compared to traditional street lights, helping Ethiopia achieve energy conservation and emission reduction goals.
• Lay the Foundation for Smart Cities: The IoT gateway connects all smart street light poles into a unified system, providing data support for urban management and laying a solid foundation for Ethiopia’s smart city development.

6. Why 6 Containers (36 Units/Container) is the Optimal Choice for This Shipment

• Space Optimization: 36 units of smart street light poles (with SKD components) perfectly fit into one 40HQ container, maximizing space utilization and reducing per-unit shipping costs.
• Safe Transportation: Distributing 216 units into 6 containers avoids overloading, reduces the risk of goods extrusion and damage during transportation, ensuring each unit arrives in perfect condition.
• Efficient Unloading: 36 units per container is easy to unload and count at the Ethiopian port, improving the efficiency of customs clearance and on-site transportation for the client.
• Flexible Distribution: The 6 containers can be transported to different project sites in Addis Ababa separately, facilitating the client’s on-site installation and construction arrangement.

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