01Receive each supplier order and record what arrived before it is combined.
Explore our warehouseWAREHOUSING & CONSOLIDATION
China warehousing
and consolidation.
Bring orders from several suppliers together before the main transport leg. Add receiving checks, inspection, repacking and labelling where the shipment needs them.
Discuss consolidationCONSOLIDATION CHOICES
Consolidate or ship direct?
Compare the trade-off.
Consolidation can reduce handling at destination and simplify documents, but it adds a receiving step in China. Compare both against your ready dates.
| Option | A practical starting point | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidate in China | Several suppliers feeding one shipment | Receiving window per supplier and storage time |
| Ship direct from supplier | One supplier with one ready date | Export documents and pickup access |
| Short-term storage | Cargo ready before the booking window | Storage duration and handling charges |
| Inspection before dispatch | Quantity or quality checks are needed | Who defines the check and the pass criteria |
| Repacking or labelling | Destination or marketplace requirements | Labelling artwork and packing specification |
Consolidation works best when supplier ready dates are close together and the receiving requirements are agreed in advance.
WAREHOUSE & VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Add the handling your cargo needs.
Start from what has to happen between the supplier and the international leg.
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02Agree the check criteria in advance so the report answers your question.
Discuss inspection
03Match the packing and labelling to the destination or marketplace rule.
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04Hold cargo against a release plan that keeps the booking window realistic.
Discuss storage
05Combine the received orders into a single consignment and one document set.
Explore consolidationSHIPPING FROM CHINA
Shipping from China.
A clearer route forward.
Explore destination-specific shipping options, preparation requirements and delivery considerations.
Route availability, cargo acceptance, transit estimates and delivery scope are confirmed per shipment. Destination pages describe service options, not locally owned offices.
View all destinationsGet a freight quoteFULL SERVICE SOLUTIONS
From a service request
to a supply chain solution.
BUILT AROUND YOUR ORDERS
Multi-Supplier Consolidation
Combine several purchase orders into one release plan with receiving checks along the way.
Explore consolidation solutionsWAREHOUSE BASICS
Receive it right.
Ship it once.
Receiving Checks
Agree what is counted and recorded when cargo arrives.
Explore resourcesPacking for Export
Match the packing to the mode and the destination handling.
Explore resourcesRelease Planning
Set the cut-off that keeps the booking window realistic.
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BLOG INSIGHTS
Shipping Insights & Practical Guides
What changes when you choose DAP delivery
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How to prepare documentation for first-time imports from China
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How to compare DDP and DAP for small replenishment orders
Read articleFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Warehousing and
consolidation questions.
Start from the supplier ready dates, then confirm what handling has to happen in China.
What information do I need to request a freight quotation?
Share the product description, supplier pickup city, destination city or address, package count, packed dimensions, gross weight, cargo ready date and the delivery tasks you want included. Flag any figures that are still estimates.
Can I ask for a quote before the goods are packed?
Yes. Mark dimensions and weights as estimates and ask when the amount will be reconfirmed against final packed cargo.
Why do two freight quotations show different totals?
Compare cargo inputs, transport mode, charging unit, delivery boundary, assumptions, validity and exclusions.
Does a door-to-door price include every charge?
Only the items explicitly included in the written quotation. Confirm duties, taxes, inspections, storage and special handling separately.
Which is more suitable for my shipment: air or ocean freight?
Consider cargo size, urgency, route, acceptance requirements and the complete collection-to-delivery cost and timeline.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL uses a container for one shipper’s cargo; LCL combines compatible shipments. Compare packed volume, handling and the full service scope.
LET’S PLAN YOUR NEXT SHIPMENT
Tell us the suppliers.
We will plan the receiving.
Share the supplier locations, ready dates and packing details. We will come back with a receiving and consolidation plan worth comparing.
Not sure whether consolidation fits? Select “Help me choose” and start with the cargo details.