China fulfillment. Five services, one operating plan.

A third-party logistics provider handles agreed physical operations such as receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping coordination. You retain responsibility for your products, listings, sales terms and customer promises. The operating agreement should identify which party handles each exception.

Dongguan is the main ecommerce warehousing and one-piece fulfillment operation. Shenzhen focuses on oversized cargo and sea–air turnover. Send the SKU list and cargo profile first so the receiving location can be confirmed before dispatch.

Supplier consolidation can be included in the operating plan. Give each inbound shipment a supplier reference, SKU list and expected quantity. Agree how mismatches and mixed cartons will be handled before goods arrive.

Do not assume a universal minimum, free-storage allowance or waived handling fee. Ask for the commercial terms for your SKU count, stock volume, order frequency and storage duration. Any introductory allowance should be written into the quotation.

One-piece fulfillment prepares an individual customer order for delivery. FBA replenishment prepares a stock shipment for an Amazon fulfillment center, where Amazon subsequently handles customer orders. A seller can use both models for different products or destinations.

Branded packaging, inserts and bundles can be scoped after the materials and packing instructions are reviewed. Confirm dimensions, quantities, replenishment arrangements and an approved example. Required product, origin, safety and customs information must remain accurate and visible where required.

Provide a unique SKU or barcode for each size and color combination, including bundles. Agree receiving identifiers and order mappings before inbound delivery. Similar-looking variants need explicit identification rather than a visual description alone.

Confirm the specific platform, connector or order-file workflow during onboarding. Test SKU mapping, address fields, cancellations and tracking updates before normal operation. A platform name alone does not establish that an integration is active or that every function is supported.

Return handling and logistics investigations must be agreed by destination and service. Confirm the return address, authorization process, inspection scope and options for restocking or disposal. Customer refunds, warranties and marketplace decisions remain with the seller unless separately agreed.

Provide the destination marketplace, product and SKU list, quantities, approved barcode files, packaging instructions and current shipment plan. Include any product-specific handling requirements. Changes to the plan should be resolved before labels are applied or cartons released.

The correct barcode depends on the current Amazon rules and your product and account settings. Confirm the applicable barcode requirement in Seller Central and supply the approved files. Do not use a universal labeling assumption across all products or marketplaces.

Specify the inspection depth in the scope: quantity and visible condition checks are not the same as functional testing, certification or a complete quality audit. Agree sampling, photographs and the process for holding nonconforming goods before receiving.

No. Receiving also depends on the seller’s shipment plan, product eligibility, current platform requirements and delivery arrangements. Preparation follows the approved instructions; rejection, rework or additional charges must have an agreed escalation process.

Compare eligible channels using packed dimensions, weight, product type, destination postcode, tracking needs and the agreed tax treatment. Evaluate total quoted cost and delivery scope, not only a headline per-kilogram rate.

Request a dated estimate for the specific origin, destination and channel. Confirm whether it starts at order release, warehouse dispatch or carrier acceptance and whether it includes clearance and final delivery. Customs queries, peak periods and remote addresses can change the outcome.

No. The map illustrates geographic coverage planning. Confirm the country, postcode, cargo category and current carrier acceptance before booking. Some destinations or products may require a different route or may not be accepted.

Acceptance requires product-specific review. Provide the product description, age grading where relevant, battery configuration and available technical documents. Transport eligibility does not replace the seller’s product-safety, labeling or market-access obligations.

This depends on the destination rules, sale and shipping terms, and the collection arrangement. Ask the quote to specify who pays duties, taxes and clearance-related fees. Do not assume all international parcels are tax-free or that a shipping label proves taxes have been settled.

Compare the full delivery requirement: urgency, stockout exposure, cargo volume, chargeable weight, handling and final-delivery cost. Air may suit urgent replenishment; sea may suit larger planned loads. Obtain shipment-specific quotes rather than relying on a fixed cost or transit ratio.

Hybrid shipping combines transport modes, such as sea followed by air or air followed by sea, within an agreed route. It can be assessed when the cargo and connection points permit it. Confirm handovers, documents, tracking and contingency arrangements for each leg.

Specify the named delivery place, cargo details, party arrangements for import clearance, included duties and taxes, and any exclusions or conditions. DDP is an agreed delivery term, not proof that a particular logistics provider can legally act as importer in every destination.

Send dimensions and weight for each packed piece, photographs, lifting points, stackability and any handling restrictions. Identify the collection and delivery facilities. Packaging, equipment access and final unloading need assessment before a route is confirmed.

Compare receiving, storage, preparation, packaging, freight, clearance-related charges and final delivery on the same assumptions. Ask about dimensional weight, remote-area charges, failed delivery, return handling and insurance. Keep the quoted scope and validity with the shipment record.

Send product descriptions, SKU count, stock location, destination countries and postcodes, packed dimensions and weights, expected orders, packaging requirements and timing. Include the chosen sales channel and any regulated-product details. Email or WhatsApp can be used for the initial enquiry.