Shipping & Delivery.
A clear path from our Shenzhen factory to your nominated forwarder. Ports, costs and delivery arrangements are confirmed for each order.
Explore the processShenzhen, Guangdong, China / Order-specific shipment coordination
The essentials / 02
Planned for your order.
FOB
The FOB port is agreed for each order and stated in the pro forma invoice (PI).
Your choice
Customers usually nominate their own freight forwarder. We coordinate the factory-side arrangements.
Paid in full
After inspection, the balance is paid. Goods are loaded, shipped or released only after full payment is received.
Order to shipment / 03
Clear steps.
Order-specific details.
We confirm the shipping arrangements alongside your product specifications, quantities and production schedule.
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Confirm the order
Agree on specifications, quantities, the FOB port, costs and delivery terms in the PI. Production scheduling also depends on complete technical and packaging information and the conditions agreed for the order.
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Coordinate with your forwarder
We coordinate booking, export customs and either container loading or delivery to the forwarder's warehouse, as applicable. Booking is usually coordinated around two weeks before the goods are ready; timing depends on the order.
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Inspect and settle
Following inspection, pay the 70% balance by T/T. The factory must receive the full payment before loading, shipment or release of goods.
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Ship and document
Shipment and applicable documents are coordinated according to the agreed order and forwarder arrangements. Sailing schedules are not fixed in advance.
Container planning / 04
One order.
Flexible loading.
We can estimate loading for 20GP, 40GP and 40HQ containers using the applicable carton specifications. Final quantities depend on actual loading.
Multiple models, one shipment
Models that each meet their own minimum order quantity may be combined in the same order and mixed container.
Less-than-container load
LCL shipments can be arranged for orders that meet the applicable minimum order quantities. Warehouse delivery and forwarder arrangements are confirmed for each order.
500 pieces per combination
For regular production, the MOQ is 500 pieces per model, size and color combination. Different models, sizes or colors cannot be combined to reach the minimum.
Smaller quantities may be available only when completed, saleable stock exists. Configuration and delivery timing depend on the actual stock and arrangements; stock orders require 100% T/T prepayment.
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The paperwork.
Documents depend on the shipment and agreed arrangements. We coordinate the applicable details with you and your forwarder.
- CI
- Commercial invoice
- PL
- Packing list
- B/L
- Bill of lading, as applicable to the shipment
- Telex release
- Commonly used; confirm the release arrangement for your shipment.
Costs & timing
No fixed freight assumptions.
Ocean freight, insurance, duties, import clearance, destination transport and warehouse or fulfilment intake costs should be calculated for the specific shipment. Confirm charges and responsibilities with your forwarder and other service providers.
Production timing
Normal production takes approximately 50 calendar days. Production queueing, formal mold preparation when needed, and international transport are additional.
Shipping timing
The port, booking, sailing and delivery schedule depend on the order and logistics arrangements. No single port or fixed sailing schedule applies to every shipment.
Loading estimates
Estimates use the relevant carton specifications and are subject to actual loading. Confirm the final quantities for your order.
Common questions
Before you ship.
Can I use my own forwarder?
Yes. Customers usually nominate their own forwarder. We coordinate the factory-side booking and shipment arrangements with them.
Can different products share a container?
Yes. Multiple models can be combined when each model, size and color combination meets its own regular production MOQ of 500 pieces.
When is the balance due?
For regular production, the 70% balance is paid after inspection. The factory must receive full payment before goods are loaded, shipped or released.
Can you confirm a container quantity now?
A preliminary estimate can be made using the order's carton specifications. The final quantity is subject to actual loading.
Plan your shipment
Start with the details.
Share your destination, product specifications, quantities, target timing and forwarder details when available. We can then discuss the applicable FOB port, loading estimate and shipment arrangements.
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