WAREHOUSING & VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Bring supplier orders into a planned warehouse workflow in China. Coordinate receiving, consolidation and packing tasks before your cargo moves to the next transport leg.
Plan your warehouse requirementsBEFORE CARGO ARRIVES
A warehouse booking needs more than a delivery address. Confirm these details with each supplier so the receiving team can identify the goods and follow your instructions.
| Planning item | Information to provide | What to agree |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier arrivals | Supplier names, order references and expected delivery dates. | Receiving address, delivery appointment and how each order will be identified. |
| Cargo profile | Product descriptions, carton counts, packed weights and dimensions. | Cargo acceptance, handling equipment and any special storage conditions. |
| Storage period | Expected arrival dates and the intended release window. | Space availability, storage charges and any minimum billing period. |
| Inspection and packing | Check criteria, packing specifications and approved label artwork. | Which cartons may be opened, the reporting format and who approves extra work. |
| Dispatch instructions | Orders to release, final destination and transport booking details. | Final packing list, release authorisation and the warehouse cut-off. |
Storage availability, cargo acceptance and handling charges depend on the goods and agreed scope. Confirm any special storage or handling requirements before sending cargo.
WAREHOUSING & VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Use these three service areas to define the work in China. Receiving checks, storage and packing instructions should connect to the same dispatch plan.
01Coordinate supplier deliveries to an agreed receiving location in China. Define carton counts, visible-condition checks and order references before arrival. Confirm the storage period and release instructions so each order stays identifiable while it waits for dispatch.
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02Bring compatible orders from several suppliers into one planned consignment. Compare ready dates and packed measurements before combining the cargo. Review the final packing list and handling requirements; consolidation costs and timing should be compared with shipping orders separately.
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03Agree the checks and packing work your goods need before dispatch. Provide inspection criteria, packing specifications and approved labels. Record any discrepancies for your decision before work continues. Basic receiving checks do not replace a separately agreed product inspection or laboratory test.
Explore inspection, repacking and labelingAFTER WAREHOUSE RELEASE
Share the final destination and receiving requirements before cargo is packed. Coordinate the warehouse release date with the confirmed transport booking.
Route availability, cargo acceptance, transit estimates and delivery scope are confirmed per shipment. Destination pages describe service options, not locally owned offices.
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SUPPLIER ORDERS TO DISPATCH
Track each supplier order through receiving and any agreed packing work. Review missing cartons or incomplete instructions before authorising release. If a supplier is late, compare holding the other orders with a separate shipment before changing the plan.
Discuss a multi-supplier shipmentPREPARE YOUR WAREHOUSE BRIEF
List each supplier and purchase order. State what the team should count, photograph or report when the cartons arrive.
Review warehouse receivingSend the approved artwork, carton specifications and any receiving-site requirements. Name the person who can approve changes.
Review packing supportIdentify which orders can leave together. Confirm outstanding discrepancies and the final packing list before authorising dispatch.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Confirm what happens at receiving, during storage and before release.
Send the product description, supplier locations, expected arrival dates and estimated storage period. Include carton counts, packed weights and dimensions, plus any requested inspection or packing work. Confirm cargo acceptance, the receiving address and charges before instructing suppliers to deliver.
Storage can be included in the agreed warehouse scope, subject to available space and cargo acceptance. Provide the expected waiting period and confirm storage and handling charges in advance. If another supplier is delayed, review whether to keep waiting or release part of the cargo.
Receiving checks and a product inspection have different scopes. A receiving check may record carton counts and visible packaging condition. If you need cartons opened, quantities checked inside or product features inspected, agree the sampling method, checklist and reporting requirements before arrival.
Repacking and labeling can be reviewed as part of the warehouse plan. Supply the required packing specification, label artwork and destination instructions. Agree materials, quantities and approval steps before work starts. Confirm any marketplace-specific requirements with the receiving platform.
Not always. Compare the combined freight cost with collection, receiving, storage and packing charges. A late supplier or incompatible cargo may change the plan. Use the final packed measurements and ready dates to compare consolidation with separate shipments.
Confirm the orders and quantities to release, the final packing list and any unresolved receiving or inspection issues. Provide written release instructions and the transport booking details. Warehouse handling time and the carrier cut-off should be checked before setting a dispatch date.
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