China Consolidated Shipping: Simplify Cross-Border Shopping with Expert Order Consolidation for Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, and More

Customs Compliance

Customs hold your packages. However, a quick shipping service sorts out paperwork and gets the parcels quickly through customs. So you can cut the delays short and receive parcels on time.

Common Pain Points

Fragmented shipments from multiple sellers.

• Fragmented shipments from multiple sellers.
  Receiving products from multiple suppliers in pieces and bits hurries the shoppers to chase after every package separately. It is a comfort killer for buyers.
• Hidden fees (customs, taxes, returns).:
  What you think is a great deal can turn into an expensive ordeal!! How? Customs, taxes, and returns on each item creep up all the costs.
• Lack of quality control before international transit.:
  Each package might not have been quality-checked. The arrival of products thousands of miles away makes the return more challenging if the product is defective.

Solutions

Consolidation is the antidote. Here is how it fires away!

• Centralized warehousing to aggregate orders..
  Easy collection of the products at a single warehouse makes the consolidation a breeze. Moreover, it cuts costs on multiple packages.
• Pre-shipment inspections to reduce returns.:
  Before products leave China, experts check for duplicates and ensure they match the specs. Any discrepancy is treated instantly.
• Bulk shipping discounts and optimized routes.:
  Consolidation adds up multiple packages and causes the discounts. It even maps out the optimized routes for quicker shipping to the destination.

Red Flags

• Hidden fees :
  Imagine you have a budget of five products but get stuck paying the taxes and other hidden fees. Guess what? You'll bet all your money on a single item because of hidden fees.
  Run away! Run as fast as possible in such cases.
• Lack of communication
  You are talking to the logistics partner, and suddenly, the company shuts down the communication without any solid reason. It will hang you in the wind when products are in the middle of the shipping journey.
• No QC processes..
  I am sure you don't want to play a luck game. No QC is like rolling dice on products and making the quality a hit or miss. You have to avoid all such suppliers instantly.

Tips for Buyers

• Plan: Bundle orders within a 3-5 day window.
  Dragging your feet on an even track can delay all your shipments. Suppose you select one item on day one and another on day five. It is challenging (not impossible) to go through the consolidation because your purchasing times are different. So, throw the dice on all the packages you want within 3-5 days. Delaying further can cause you to miss the opportunity to consolidate orders and make your deal profitable.
• Communicate clearly with suppliers.
  Nothing comes smoothly and falls into place. Instead, you have to burn the midnight oil for accurate shipping activities. For example, you can navigate through your suppliers and learn about shipping and consolidation.
  Also, stay in touch about the dispatch times and agree on a single decision. Be 100% transparent when talking to the supplier and strive harder to wipe out every communication barrier.
• TOpt for repackaging to reduce volumetric weight costs.
  Have you ever wondered about flat shipping? Instead of relying on the weight, you must also consider the package dimension. Filling 50% in a high volume will put your money down the drain because of volumetric cost calculation. Be prompt in informing the shipping company and requesting repackaging. It will optimize the shipping weight and package dimensions.
• Always review QC reports before approving shipments.
  Face value is nothing but a blurred view of your products. You can't bet on the products that are luster from the top but hollow inside. Scan the quality control report and give a green signal only if you are 100% sure of the product quality. Slight attention can wash out the headaches later.

Avoid These Mistakes

• Ignoring customs regulations for your country.
  Every country has its unique customs regulations. Rushing through the customs process can cause the misplacement of various documents and the ultimate entrapment of your products. (Sometimes, it occurs forever.) You must do your homework by learning the rules and regulations for border clearance.
• Skipping quality checks to save time.
  Skipping quality check reports always backfires. When you receive products miles away but cry over defective products. The return shipping fee is even more than the product price. Be a jack of all trades and assimilate all aspects of your shipments. Give ultimate worth to quality reports for assessment.
• Overloading shipments.
  Putting all eggs in a single basket is a fool's idea. If your package gets held at the customs, what will you do? Be a hacker and trace all the probabilities of compromised security. Be a master trader to trade off quality and reliable shipments. Avoid the overloading and go with the consolidated shipping from experienced companies.

Are there items that can't be consolidated?

Generally, consolidation applies to all the packages. But chemicals and batteries need special handling without risk. Such items might not undergo consolidation sometimes and require special handling during the shipment journey.

Consolidation is an antidepressant that fades all the nerve irritation in your brain. It smoothens out the cross-border shipping, reduces costs, and mitigates risks.

Consumers unbox the highly anticipated products with 100% confidence and love every moment of their product seal-breaking ceremony.

Do you want to consolidate your products and enjoy a seamless experience?

Explore the new journey of products with our high-quality services as follows:

• Sourcing
• Warehousing
• Order consolidation
• Shipping