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Shipping Methods
FOB / CIF / DDP
All Incoterms
Global
Delivery Coverage
Direct
to Amazon FBA
3 Shipping Modes — Choose Your Delivery Level
How much of the logistics chain do you want us to handle? Pick the mode that matches your importing experience and infrastructure.
Ship to Port (FOB / CIF)
You handle import + local delivery
We ship the cargo to the sea, air, or railway port designated by you. Your freight forwarder or customs broker handles importing and domestic delivery. Best for experienced importers with established logistics partners.
- Sea Freight — cheapest; 15–40 days; LCL or FCL depending on volume
- Air Freight — fastest; 2–5 days; cost-effective above 500 kg vs courier
- Railway Freight — half the time of sea, cheaper than air; China→Europe via New Eurasian Land Bridge
- Truck Freight — flexible pickup/delivery; 20GP, 40GP, oversized; real-time tracking
Incoterm: FOB (Free on Board) or CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)
Ship to Door (DDP)
We handle everything — you receive at your address
We arrange door-to-door logistics with all export AND import taxes and duties included. Cargo delivered to your private warehouse, Amazon FBA fulfillment center, or third-party warehouse. No customs paperwork on your side.
- Local Truck Delivery — traditional sea-to-door; suitable for goods above 3 CBM; 3–10 days local transit
- Local Express Delivery — fast vessels + local express; 30% faster than sea+truck, 70% cheaper than air; minimum 50 kg
- Direct to Amazon FBA — cartons labeled per Amazon spec, delivered to fulfillment center, no re-handling needed
Incoterm: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
International Courier
Fast, small shipments — samples & urgent orders
For goods below 500 kg — samples, small orders, urgent replenishments. DHL, FedEx, UPS, or EMS to your door in 3–7 days for most countries. We get volume-discounted courier rates because we ship daily.
- Competitive rates — daily shipping volume = bigger carrier discounts passed to you
- Wide channel range — E-package, postal parcels, B2C lines, international express
- Lost-parcel protection — we help you get compensation for shipping fee + product cost
- Sample shipping — single prototype bags shipped $30–$60 via courier
Best for: prototypes, small runs, urgent top-ups
Shipping Method Comparison
One table, every method — choose based on volume, speed, and budget.
| Method | Transit Time | Best Volume | Relative Cost | Best For | Incoterm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Freight (LCL) | 20–40 days | 1–10 CBM | Lowest | Budget orders, large reorders | FOB / CIF |
| Sea Freight (FCL) | 15–35 days | 20′ or 40′ container | Lowest per CBM | High-volume bulk orders | FOB / CIF |
| Air Freight | 2–5 days | 100–2,000 kg | Higher (but faster) | Urgent orders, seasonal launches | FOB / CIF / DDP |
| Railway | 12–20 days | 1+ CBM (to Europe) | Mid (sea < rail < air) | China→Europe balance of speed + cost | FOB / DDP |
| Courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS) | 3–7 days | Under 500 kg | Highest per kg | Samples, small orders, urgent | DDP (included) |
| Sea + Local Express (DDP) | 18–30 days | 50+ kg | 30% faster than sea, 70% cheaper than air | Mid-volume DDP buyers | DDP |
Incoterms Explained — FOB, CIF & DDP
These three Incoterms define WHO pays for what, WHO bears the risk at each stage, and WHERE responsibility transfers from us to you. Understanding them is essential for accurate cost modeling.
FOB — Free on Board
We handle: production, packing, export customs clearance, and loading onto the vessel at the port of origin (Guangzhou/Shenzhen).
You handle: ocean/air freight booking, freight cost, insurance, import customs, duties, and domestic delivery.
Best for: Experienced importers with their own freight forwarder and customs broker. You control freight cost and timing.
CIF — Cost, Insurance, Freight
We handle: everything in FOB + freight booking + cargo insurance to your destination port.
You handle: import customs clearance, duties, and domestic delivery from the destination port.
Best for: Buyers who want us to arrange ocean freight but have their own customs broker at destination.
DDP — Delivered Duty Paid
We handle: EVERYTHING — production, packing, export, freight, insurance, import customs, duties, taxes, and delivery to your specified address.
You handle: nothing — you receive the goods at your door/warehouse/Amazon FBA center.
Best for: First-time importers, small brands, Amazon FBA sellers, anyone who wants a single all-inclusive price.
Container Capacity & Volume Estimates
How many bags fit in a container depends on bag size, packing method, and whether bags are flat-packed or filled. We calculate the exact CBM and container load plan for every order — here are rough estimates by bag type.
| Bag Type | Packing | Per 20′ Container | Per 40′ Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totes (flat-packed) | Polybag, flat | 8,000–15,000 pcs | 16,000–30,000 pcs |
| Backpacks | Polybag or box | 2,500–5,000 pcs | 5,000–10,000 pcs |
| Handbags (boxed) | Individual box | 2,000–4,000 pcs | 4,000–8,000 pcs |
| Duffles | Polybag, compressed | 2,000–4,000 pcs | 4,000–8,000 pcs |
| Cosmetic pouches | Polybag, flat | 15,000–30,000 pcs | 30,000–60,000 pcs |
| Gift-boxed sets | Gift box + carton | 1,500–3,000 pcs | 3,000–6,000 pcs |
Estimates based on typical packing configurations. Actual capacity calculated per order — we provide the CBM estimate and container load plan at quoting stage.
Our Shipping & Logistics Infrastructure
Shipping coordination is the final step of every order. Here’s what happens between final QC and your receiving dock.
Pre-Shipment Process
- Final QC → packing — bags move from final inspection directly to the pack-out line; packed, labeled, and sealed into master cartons
- Pre-shipment photos — we photograph: individual bag in packaging, open carton showing contents, carton label, palletized/loaded shipment. Sent to you BEFORE the shipment leaves
- Export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list (carton-by-carton breakdown), bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin (if needed)
- Carton marking — PO number, style, color, qty/carton, gross/net weight, dimensions, destination code, shipping marks per your spec
Freight Coordination
- Freight partner network — long-term relationships with sea, air, and rail carriers + DHL/FedEx/UPS/EMS for courier; volume-discounted rates passed to you
- Container load planning — carton arrangement optimized for maximum container utilization; we calculate CBM at quoting so you can model freight cost before committing
- Split delivery — one order shipped to multiple destinations (e.g., 200 cartons to US warehouse + 50 to UK + 20 to Amazon FBA); each with its own documentation
- Tracking — tracking number provided for every shipment; real-time status updates via email/WhatsApp; ETA notifications before arrival
What Can Go Wrong with Shipping — and How We Prevent It
Shipping problems don’t damage the bag — they damage the SALE. A delayed shipment misses a product launch. A damaged carton ruins the unboxing. A customs hold delays inventory by weeks. Here’s what buyers encounter most often.
“My shipment arrived 2 weeks late and I missed my product launch.”
Why: Sea freight schedules are estimates, not guarantees — port congestion, vessel delays, and weather add 5–14 days unpredictably. Buyers who plan launch dates around the EARLIEST possible arrival date get burned.
What we do: We quote transit time as a RANGE (e.g., 25–35 days), not a single date. We recommend building a 2-week buffer between estimated arrival and your launch date. For time-critical launches: we split the order — air-freight the first 20% (arrives in 5 days for launch inventory) and sea-freight the remaining 80% (arrives 3–4 weeks later for replenishment). You launch on time without air-freighting the entire order.
“My cartons were crushed during shipping — the gift boxes inside are damaged.”
Why: Container cargo is stacked, shifted, and compressed during ocean transport. Standard 3-ply cartons can collapse under heavy stacking. Gift boxes inside are more fragile than the bags — a dented box ruins the unboxing experience even if the bag is fine.
What we do: We use 5-ply corrugated cartons for sea freight (3-ply is for courier/air only). For gift-boxed items: internal corner protectors and divider cards. We order 5–10% extra gift boxes as buffer stock. Cartons are strapped on pallets (not loose-loaded) for container stability. Pre-shipment photos show the loaded container so you can verify stacking before it ships.
“My goods got held at customs — I don’t know why or how to clear them.”
Why: Customs hold can be triggered by: missing or incorrect documentation (wrong HS code, mismatched quantities), incomplete commercial invoice, missing certificate of origin, or random inspection. First-time importers are especially vulnerable because they don’t know the import requirements for their country.
What we do: For FOB/CIF: we provide complete export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin) with correct HS codes for bag products. For DDP: our logistics partner handles ALL customs clearance — you never interact with customs. For first-time importers: we STRONGLY recommend DDP to eliminate customs risk entirely. If you choose FOB/CIF, we recommend connecting with a customs broker in your country BEFORE the goods ship so clearance is pre-arranged.
“The shipping cost is higher than I expected — it changes my entire margin calculation.”
Why: Freight rates fluctuate with fuel surcharges, peak-season demand (Aug–Oct), container availability, and geopolitical disruptions. The rate you were quoted 2 months ago may not be the rate at shipment time. Additionally, volumetric weight (CBM) matters more than actual weight for bulky bag shipments.
What we do: We provide a CBM estimate at the QUOTING stage — before you place the order — so you can calculate landed cost accurately. We recommend flat-packing bags where possible to reduce CBM (a flat-packed tote ships at 1/3 the volume of a stuffed tote). For DDP: the quoted price includes ALL freight, duties, and taxes — no surprises. For FOB: we help you get freight quotes from multiple carriers so you can compare before booking.
Shipping — FAQ
DDP if you’re a first-time importer, a small brand, or an Amazon FBA seller — one all-inclusive price, no customs paperwork. FOB if you have an established freight forwarder and customs broker — you control logistics cost and timing. CIF if you want us to arrange freight but handle import clearance yourself.
Yes. We label cartons per Amazon’s spec (shipment ID, ASIN, box-content labels), comply with FBA prep requirements (suffocation warnings, FNSKU on every unit), and ship DDP to the designated fulfillment center. See Amazon FBA Solution for the full process.
Landed cost = FOB price + freight + insurance + import duty + taxes + customs brokerage + local delivery. For DDP: the quoted DDP price IS the landed cost (all-inclusive). For FOB: we provide the FOB price and CBM estimate; your freight forwarder quotes the rest. We recommend modeling landed cost BEFORE placing the order so there are no margin surprises.
Yes. One production run → multiple shipments to different countries/warehouses. Each destination gets its own packing list, carton labels, and shipping documentation. Common split: 70% to your main warehouse + 30% direct to Amazon FBA.
Yes — and we recommend this for product launches. Air-freight 15–20% of the order (arrives in 5 days for launch inventory) and sea-freight the remaining 80% (arrives in 3–4 weeks for replenishment). You launch on time without paying air-freight rates on the full order.
For CIF/DDP: cargo insurance covers transit damage. We photograph the loaded shipment before departure, and you photograph on arrival. If damage is found: file a claim with the carrier using both sets of photos as evidence. We assist with claim documentation. For FOB: insurance is your responsibility — we strongly recommend purchasing cargo insurance.
Sea freight: plan 6–8 weeks before launch date (production + 25–35 day transit + 2-week buffer). Air freight: plan 3–4 weeks (production + 5-day transit). Courier/samples: 1–2 weeks. For holiday-season launches (Q4): add 2 extra weeks due to peak-season congestion at ports.
Ready to Ship Your Custom Bags?
Tell us your destination country/city, preferred Incoterm (FOB/CIF/DDP — or ask us to recommend), expected volume, and timeline. We’ll provide the CBM estimate, freight quote, and transit-time range so you can calculate your total landed cost before committing.