Buying From 5 Factories in China? Here's How Consolidation Works

You do not need one supplier to fill one shipment

Many of our clients buy from several factories: accessories from Yiwu, electronics from Shenzhen, packaging from Guangzhou, or different products from different suppliers. The practical job is to bring those orders together in a controlled way before export. ## How consolidation usually works Each supplier completes its order. Cargo is collected or delivered to the agreed warehouse. Cartons are checked against the shipment plan, and the orders are combined for the selected freight route.

Why coordination matters

Five suppliers can mean five production dates, five packing styles, five sets of carton data and five people saying “goods ready tomorrow”. Someone has to keep the shipment moving. This is where a China-side coordination team adds value: follow-up, pickup planning, warehouse receiving, packing checks, consolidation and export preparation. ## LCL, FCL or air depends on the cargo Consolidation does not automatically mean sea LCL. Depending on volume, weight, urgency and product type, the combined shipment may move by LCL, FCL or air. ## One accountable contact Our aim is that the Indian buyer does not need to chase every factory and every logistics party separately. We coordinate the route and keep the client updated as the cargo comes together. > [!TIP] > **Action Step**: Have orders ready with multiple Chinese suppliers? Send us the supplier locations, carton data and readiness dates and we can review the consolidation plan. ## Helpful Resources & Official Links - BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme - ICEGATE Import Trade Guide - Explore Sourced Product Categories