Ocean freight
Discuss this option for larger, heavier or less time-sensitive cargo. Confirm consolidation, port or door delivery and destination charges.
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Worldwide Shipping for Your 1688 Orders.
Compare ocean, air and express options from China. Confirm the route, delivery scope and customs responsibilities for your destination.
Prepare your requirements
Compare shipping services on the same delivery scope.
A freight quote is useful only when it describes the same cargo and destination as your order. Start with the final carton count, dimensions, gross weight, product description and delivery address. If those details are estimates, keep them clearly separate from the measured shipment so you can review any price change before dispatch.
Ocean, air and express options serve different priorities. A larger order may be assessed differently from a parcel shipment, while urgent cargo may justify a different route from routine replenishment. Compare the complete service: origin handling, international transport, customs responsibilities and the final handover point. A lower headline rate may cover a different part of the journey.
Worldwide destination planning does not mean every cargo type can use every route. Describe batteries, liquids, fragile items or other handling concerns before purchasing and packing. The destination city, postcode and type of delivery address also matter. Confirm eligibility and the written service scope before deciding that an estimated route is suitable.
Choose the service that fits the shipment.
Air freight
Compare this option when delivery priority is higher. Ask which airport handling, customs and final delivery services are included.
Express delivery
Review a parcel service against the actual packed size, weight and cargo type. Confirm remote-area charges and import responsibilities.
How the service works.
Use these decision points to keep the order, evidence and approvals connected.
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Describe the cargo
Provide product descriptions, quantities and any special handling concerns. Check route eligibility before relying on a particular shipping method.
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Measure the prepared order
Confirm carton count, dimensions and gross weight. State clearly whether measurements are estimates or the final packed figures.
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Specify the destination
Include country, city and postcode, plus any delivery-access requirements. The final handover point must be clear when comparing options.
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Compare complete services
Review ocean, air or express options against the same cargo and scope. Ask what handling, customs and final delivery are included.
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Confirm terms and documents
Agree responsibilities, duty treatment, required shipment information and exclusions. Resolve missing delivery details before dispatch.
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Approve dispatch and follow-up
Keep the approved quote, shipment references and dispatch details together. Use the applicable tracking or progress reference for the selected service.
Ocean, air, express and door-to-door: what to compare.
| Option | Planning focus | Check the scope |
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| Ocean freight | Volume, shipment size and delivery priority. | Consolidation, port or door handover and destination charges. |
| Air freight | Cargo eligibility, dimensions and time priority. | Origin and destination handling, clearance and final delivery. |
| Express | Packed parcel size, weight and destination. | Carrier limits, remote-area charges and duty responsibilities. |
| Door-to-door | The exact receiving address and final handover. | Import responsibilities, delivery exclusions and extra services. |
| DDP option | Availability for the particular cargo and destination. | What duties, taxes, clearance and delivery are covered in writing. |
Costs and responsibilities
to confirm first.
See the pricing breakdown
Compare rates using the carrier’s chargeable-weight rules and the actual packed shipment. A light but bulky carton may be assessed by volumetric weight. Divisors and rounding methods vary by service, so the CBM tool is a planning aid rather than a confirmed freight quote.
Ask whether the amount includes origin handling, international transport, destination handling, clearance and final delivery. Review potential exclusions such as remote-area service, storage, additional inspection or a changed address. Transit estimates should identify their starting point and any assumptions about supplier readiness and customs processing.
What to prepare
A complete brief helps you compare the service and costs before committing.
- Destination country, city and postcode
- Product description and quantities
- Carton dimensions and gross weight
- Delivery priority and preferred shipping terms
Route availability, transit estimates and charges depend on destination, cargo and current services. Confirm restricted-goods eligibility before purchasing or dispatching.
Plan 1688 shipping by destination.
Start with the delivery country, then include the city or postcode, cargo details, packed dimensions and weight. The exact route and charges are confirmed for your shipment.
North America
Prepare a shipping request for United States, Canada or Mexico, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Europe
Prepare a shipping request for United Kingdom, Germany or France, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Asia & Middle East
Prepare a shipping request for Philippines, Malaysia or United Arab Emirates, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Oceania
Prepare a shipping request for Australia or New Zealand, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Africa
Prepare a shipping request for South Africa, Kenya or Nigeria, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Latin America & Caribbean
Prepare a shipping request for Brazil, Chile or Dominican Republic, or another destination in this region. Confirm the full delivery address, customs responsibilities and final delivery requirements.
Destination examples do not guarantee a particular carrier, transit time or DDP service. Check cargo eligibility and the available service before dispatch.
About international shipping.
Can you arrange shipping worldwide?
We plan shipments for worldwide destinations. The available route and service depend on the cargo, exact delivery address and current carrier options.
How is chargeable weight calculated?
Carriers compare actual and volumetric weight using their own divisors and rounding rules. Use the CBM tool for planning, then confirm carrier terms.
Are duties included?
Only when the agreed service and quote include them. Confirm whether the terms are DDP, DAP or another arrangement before dispatch.
Can you quote before the supplier dispatches?
A planning estimate can use the information available, but confirm how the amount will be reviewed once the goods are packed and measured. Estimates should not be treated as final shipment measurements.
Does a tracking reference mean the same thing for every route?
No. Parcel tracking and freight progress updates can work differently. Confirm what dispatch and delivery references are available for the chosen service.
Ready to plan
your next 1688 order?
Tell us what you want to source. Let’s map out the rest.
Prepare your sourcing requestThree things to start with.
- Product links or screenshots
- Quantities and specifications
- Destination country and city