Guides & answers

Small Parcel Direct Shipping · September 18, 2026

Packaging requirements and best practices for small parcels shipped from China: size limits, weight restrictions, poly mailer vs box, and international standards.

Shipping & Logistics · September 18, 2026

How to navigate Q4 peak season shipping from China: when rates spike, how to pre-book space, alternative routing, and inventory planning timelines.

Shipping & Logistics · September 18, 2026

When to use a freight forwarder versus booking direct with a carrier from China: cost differences, documentation support, and flexibility for changes.

Shipping & Logistics · September 18, 2026

All shipping routes from China to Europe compared: sea freight via Shenzhen/Shanghai, air cargo via HKG, China-Europe rail, and sea-air hybrid via Dubai.

Shipping & Logistics · September 18, 2026

Detailed transit time breakdown for every shipping method from China to the United States: door-to-door timelines, port delays, and peak-season surcharges.

Shipping & Logistics · September 18, 2026

Every shipping method from China compared: express, air cargo, sea freight, sea-air hybrid, rail, and truck. Cost, speed, and best-use scenarios for each.

Restricted & Sensitive Goods · September 17, 2026

Complete compliance guide for shipping lithium batteries from China: UN3480/UN3481 classification, IATA DGR packing instructions, IMDG Code requirements, documentation, and packaging standards for air and sea freight.

Dropshipping & One-Piece Fulfillment · September 17, 2026

Realistic shipping times for China dropshipping in 2026: express vs economy options, customer expectation management, and how to compete with local fulfillment.

Small Parcel Direct Shipping · September 17, 2026

How to track small parcels shipped from China to the US: carrier tracking systems, last-mile handoff, common tracking gaps, and solutions for full visibility.

Sea Freight & Bulk Shipping · September 17, 2026

Comparing port-to-port and door-to-door ocean shipping from China: who handles what, total landed cost differences, and which Incoterm fits each model.

Sea Freight & Bulk Shipping · September 17, 2026

Best practices for FCL shipping from China: container types (20GP, 40GP, 40HC), loading plans, seal verification, and the complete document set required.

Sea Freight & Bulk Shipping · September 17, 2026

How LCL (less than container load) shipping works from China: consolidation process, cost per cubic meter, transit time by route, and when LCL beats FCL.