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SUPPLIER CONSOLIDATION

Cargo consolidation in China

Buying from several factories does not mean each order must travel internationally on its own. Our origin team coordinates receiving, allocation, checks and joint shipment preparation.

01Pickup

02China warehouse

03Preparation

04Main transport

05Customs

06Delivery

ON THIS PAGE01 Consistent data before the first delivery02 Calculate the economics03 Joint shipping with consistent documents

01

Consistent data before the first delivery

Supplier lists, expected packages, product references and dates are recorded in advance. This helps allocate arrivals and identify missing quantities.

02

Calculate the economics

Consolidation can reduce international minimum and clearance charges, but adds storage and handling. We compare both sides rather than recommending consolidation for every shipment.

03

Joint shipping with consistent documents

The packing list, invoice, export data and consignee structure must match the final shipment. We coordinate these handovers before booking.

PRICING & PROCESS

Warehousing and fulfilment charges

The following figures are publicly visible German 3PL market benchmarks. China services follow the same transparent billing logic but are quoted individually by location, volume and workload.

ServiceBilling basisPrice / status
Goods receiptCarton/unit or palletMarket benchmarkDE benchmark: €0.25–€0.49 per carton/unit; €1.80–€15.00 per pallet
StorageBin, shelf metre, m³ or pallet space/monthMarket benchmarkDE benchmark: €8.00–€25.00 per pallet/month
Pick & packFirst pick + additional itemsMarket benchmarkDE benchmark: €0.90–€2.20 + €0.15–€0.40 per additional item
QC, labelling, repacking, kittingUnit, carton, sample or labour hourIndividual quoteIndividual, based on work instruction and sample

Every quotation states the route, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and validity. All figures are net unless expressly stated otherwise.

A professional process from enquiry to delivery

  1. 01Review shipment data
  2. 02Clarify feasibility and compliance
  3. 03Prepare an itemised quote
  4. 04Approval and booking
  5. 05Operational control and status
  6. 06Customs release, delivery and POD

What your quotation contains

  • A · Pickup and origin transport
  • B · China warehouse and value-added services
  • C · Export and international main transport
  • D · Destination charges, customs service and delivery
  • E · Duties, surcharges and optional services
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The specific goods and transport structure may require a different assessment. We review your individual case.

Can Alibaba and direct suppliers be combined?+

In principle, yes, provided each supplier delivers correctly and the documents support a shared export structure.

Is consolidation always cheaper?+

No. Widely separated suppliers, long storage periods or difficult cargo can make separate shipping more appropriate.

NEXT STEP

From enquiry to a reliable transport solution.

Send the pickup address, delivery address and cargo data. We assess the route, services and import structure.

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