Shipping guides from China.
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Keep the ready date, the cut-off, the planned departure, the expected arrival and the final hand-over together, so a delay points at a stage rather than at the whole journey.

Yes. Share the best estimates available and clearly identify any projections. Ask how the quotation will be reviewed when final package count, dimensions and gross weight are available.

Check the written inclusions and exclusions. Ask how duties, taxes, customs examinations, storage, unloading and restricted-access delivery will be handled. The words door-to-door alone do not define every possible charge.

The amount may change if packed measurements, route, service scope or timing change, or if the rate expires. Check any variable surcharges and obtain an updated written quotation before approving a revised booking.

It may help when orders can share transport or handling, but warehouse receiving, collection, repacking and storage can add costs. Compare the complete consolidated plan with separate shipments using the same delivery scope.

Only if the written scope says so. Check whether the days count port-to-port movement, or include collection and final delivery as well.