Warehousing
Warehousing and consolidation in China, with US-side support
Have your suppliers deliver to our warehouses in China. We receive, count, photograph and store the goods, then ship everything together. Our warehouses in the US can receive, relabel and hold stock before it goes on to Amazon.
In China
Why sellers store goods in China
- 01
Consolidating multiple suppliers
Your packaging, product and accessories come from different factories. We hold each delivery until everything is in, then ship one load, which is usually cheaper than several part shipments.
- 02
Staging restocks
Keep inventory in China and send it to Amazon in batches that fit your FBA capacity limits, instead of paying destination storage on stock you don't need yet.
- 03
Buffer for supplier delays
When one supplier is late, cargo that's already arrived waits with us instead of at a factory.
- 04
Prep in one place
Labeling, bundling and repacking happen on-site before shipping, without moving the goods again.
In the US
US-side warehousing
For US shipments, our warehouses in the US add options after the goods have landed.
- 01
Receive before Amazon
Goods can land at our US warehouse first, then move on to Amazon fulfillment centers when your shipment plan or delivery appointment is ready.
- 02
Relabel or repack
If a shipment plan changes in transit or labels need fixing, cartons can be relabeled or repacked in the US instead of being refused at the fulfillment center.
- 03
Transfer to FBA in batches
Hold part of a shipment in the US and send it to Amazon in smaller batches as capacity allows.
How it works
How receiving and storage work in China
- 01
Send us your supplier details
We give each supplier our warehouse address and your reference, so deliveries can be matched to your order.
- 02
Receiving
We count cartons, note any damage and match deliveries against your purchase order or packing list.
- 03
Photos and update
You get a receiving update with carton counts and photos. Cartons are photographed again before dispatch.
- 04
Storage
Goods stay in storage until you release them for shipping.
- 05
Release and ship
Tell us what to send, where and how. We prep, load and ship.
Storage terms
Storage is priced by volume and time, and short stays while an order consolidates are the most common use. We'll include storage in your quote, along with the receiving address that suits your suppliers.
With offices in Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai and Yiwu, we can suggest the best receiving point for where your suppliers are.
FAQ
Warehousing FAQs
Question not answered here?
Message our shipping team directly, in English or Chinese.
Ask on WhatsAppCan my suppliers deliver directly to your warehouse?
Yes. We'll send you the address and receiving instructions to pass on. We can also collect from suppliers ourselves as part of your Amazon FBA shipping or freight booking.
Do I pay import duty while goods are stored in China?
No. Goods waiting in China haven't been imported anywhere yet. Import duties and taxes are due in the destination country when the goods arrive.
Can you ship part of my stock and hold the rest?
Yes. Tell us the quantities for each shipment, and we split them, label them and keep the remainder in storage.
Do you inspect goods when they arrive?
Cartons are counted and photographed on arrival. Opened-carton checks and product checks are available as quality inspection.
When does the US warehouse make sense?
When you want a buffer before Amazon: a shipment plan that isn't final, labels that need fixing, or stock you'd rather send to fulfillment centers in batches. Ask for it when you request a US quote.
Related pages
- FBA prep and labeling
FNSKU labeling, FBA box labels, poly bagging, bundling and repacking in China before your goods ship. Fewer Amazon receiving issues. Send us your prep list.
- Quality inspection
Carton counts, weights, dimensions and spot checks in China before your cargo ships. Catch supplier mistakes while they can still be fixed. Book a check.
- Amazon FBA shipping
Amazon FBA freight forwarder in China: pickup from all your suppliers, prep and labels, customs and DDP delivery to FBA in the US, UK, Canada and EU.
- USA
Ship from China to the USA by sea, air or express, DDP or DDU, to your warehouse or Amazon FBA. Pickup, prep and US customs planned up front. Get a quote.
- How to Vet an FBA Freight Forwarder in China
Questions to ask before you hire an FBA freight forwarder in China: prep, FBA box labels, split shipments, importer of record, DDP quotes and hidden costs.
Plan a consolidated shipment
Tell us how many suppliers you're using, where they are, roughly how much cargo each will deliver, and whether you want US-side receiving.
Free quotes. We typically reply within one business day by email, WhatsApp or live chat.