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It depends on what’s most important to your business-cost or speed.

• Sea freight
  is generally the most economical option for larger shipments where delivery time is flexible. It’s ideal for regular inventory replenishment and bulk orders.
• Air freight
  is significantly faster and is best suited to urgent orders, product launches, seasonal inventory or preventing stock shortages.

Our logistics team will recommend the most suitable shipping method based on your products, budget, delivery timeframe and business goals.

• FCL (Full Container Load)
  means your goods occupy an entire shipping container.

  This option is typically more economical for larger shipments and reduces the amount of handling during transit.

• LCL (Less than Container Load)
  allows multiple importers to share one container.

  It’s an excellent option for smaller shipments where booking an entire container wouldn’t be cost-effective.

  If you’re unsure which option is right for your shipment, we’ll explain the advantages of each and recommend the most suitable solution.

Yes.

In fact, shipment consolidation is one of the most effective ways many businesses can simplify logistics and potentially reduce shipping costs.

If you’re purchasing products from several factories throughout China, we can coordinate collections, consolidate your goods into one shipment and manage the export process from start to finish.

This can help reduce freight costs, minimise paperwork and make receiving your inventory much simpler.

While every shipment is different, one of the biggest advantages of working with an experienced logistics partner is identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

We regularly help clients by:

• Consolidating multiple supplier orders
• Selecting the most appropriate shipping method
• Maximising container utilisation
• Reducing unnecessary storage charges
• Planning shipments around production schedules
• Avoiding costly documentation errors

Our goal isn’t simply to find the cheapest freight quote-it’s to help you achieve the most cost-effective overall shipping solution.

Yes.

Many of our clients already have trusted manufacturers.

They simply use Cali Sourcing to manage supplier communication, production coordination, inspections, freight bookings, customs support and logistics.

Whether you sourced your supplier yourself or through another company, we’re happy to assist with the shipping and logistics process.

Yes.

International shipping involves much more than transporting goods from one country to another.

Customs documentation, commercial invoices and import requirements all need to be managed correctly to minimise delays.

We coordinate with trusted customs brokers and logistics partners to help ensure your shipment progresses as smoothly as possible through customs.

No.

We coordinate your logistics through our trusted freight and customs partners as part of our end-to-end sourcing service.

Instead of managing multiple companies yourself, you’ll have one experienced team coordinating supplier communication, shipping, documentation and logistics from start to finish.

Yes.

Our team regularly coordinates collections from manufacturers located throughout China.

Once collected, shipments can often be consolidated before export, helping simplify logistics and potentially reduce shipping costs.

Transit times depend on several factors, including:

• Shipping method
• Destination country
• Customs processing
• Seasonal demand
• Port congestion

We’ll provide estimated transit times before your shipment departs and keep you updated throughout the journey.

Absolutely.

Communication is one of the biggest frustrations businesses experience when importing internationally.
That’s why we provide shipment updates throughout the logistics process and remain available to answer any questions along the way.

You’ll know what’s happening from factory collection through to final delivery.

The documentation required varies depending on your products and destination country.

Common documents include:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
• Certificate of Origin (where applicable)
• Customs declarations
• Import permits (if required)

Our team works with your supplier and logistics partners to help ensure the correct documentation is prepared before your shipment departs.

Incoterms are internationally recognised shipping terms that define who is responsible for transport costs, insurance, customs and risk throughout the shipping process.

Some of the most common include:

• EXW (Ex Works)
  Buyer arranges almost everything from the supplier’s factory.
• FOB (Free On Board)
  Supplier delivers goods to the port, buyer manages freight from there.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
  Supplier arranges freight and insurance to the destination port.
• DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
  The supplier or logistics provider manages shipping, customs and duties through to delivery.

If you’re unsure which Incoterm is best for your business, we’ll explain the differences and recommend the most suitable option for your shipment.

Yes.

Product inspections are one of the best ways to reduce the risk of receiving incorrect, damaged or poor-quality goods.

Depending on your requirements, we can arrange quality inspections before your shipment leaves the factory, giving you greater confidence before the balance payment is made and goods are exported.

Shipping insurance can often be arranged depending on the shipment and logistics provider.

If you’d like additional protection for your goods during transit, our team can discuss suitable insurance options with you.

Absolutely.

Many of our clients are importing from China for the very first time.

We’ll guide you through every stage of the process-from supplier coordination and shipping methods through to customs documentation and delivery-so you understand exactly what’s happening and feel confident throughout the journey.

Anyone can book freight.

The real value comes from having experienced people coordinating the entire supply chain before your products even leave the factory.

Because we’re already working directly with your suppliers, we help reduce communication issues, improve shipment planning, coordinate logistics and identify opportunities to potentially reduce overall landed costs.

Instead of managing multiple suppliers, freight companies and customs brokers yourself, you have one experienced team looking after the entire process from start to finish.