China Logistics & Fulfillment Insights

Small Parcel Direct Shipping · October 4, 2026

Labeling requirements for small parcels from China: address format, customs declaration (CN22/CN23), barcode standards, and carrier-specific label specs.

Technology & Integration · October 4, 2026

Automation technologies in China fulfillment centers: goods-to-person systems, automated sorters, robotic pick-and-place, and ROI analysis by order volume threshold.

Technology & Integration · October 4, 2026

How EDI integration works with China logistics providers: document types (ASN 856, Invoice 810, Status 214), connection setup (VAN vs direct), and mapping challenges.

Technology & Integration · October 4, 2026

Barcode and labeling requirements for China fulfillment operations: FNSKU for Amazon, EAN-13 for retail, Code 128 for logistics, and print quality standards.

Technology & Integration · October 4, 2026

Building API-driven order management for China fulfillment: REST vs webhook architectures, order state machine, retry logic, and multi-carrier label generation.

Technology & Integration · October 4, 2026

How to integrate a WMS with a China warehouse: API connection setup, SKU mapping, inventory sync frequency, order push workflow, and exception handling.

Dropshipping & One-Piece Fulfillment · October 3, 2026

Legal requirements for China dropshipping: product safety regulations, mandatory labeling, consumer protection laws, and seller liability in US, EU, and UK.

Small Parcel Direct Shipping · October 3, 2026

What you cannot ship in small parcels from China: lithium batteries, liquids, powders, magnetic items, and other restricted categories with carrier-specific rules.

Trade Shows & Sourcing · October 3, 2026

Comparing sourcing agents with direct factory contact in China: commission structures, quality control differences, language barriers, and when each approach wins.

Trade Shows & Sourcing · October 3, 2026

How to ship trade show samples from China: express courier for small samples, ATA Carnet for temporary export, and timeline planning to arrive before the show.

Trade Shows & Sourcing · October 3, 2026

How to arrange shipping for Alibaba purchases: comparing supplier-quoted freight vs independent forwarder rates, negotiation tactics, and avoiding shipping markups.

Trade Shows & Sourcing · October 3, 2026

Guide to sourcing from Yiwu International Trade City: booth navigation, MOQ negotiation, consolidation warehouse options, and shipping small-lot orders internationally.