Freight coordination
I have suppliers and cargo to ship
Share the supplier count, pickup city, cargo facts and destination. The freight review starts with receiving, consolidation, documentation and route assumptions.
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Know what shapes a China freight quote
A freight quote is only useful when the cargo, route, handling and responsibility assumptions are clear. Use this guide before suppliers send goods to a China-side location.
Choose the right path
Start from the stage your order is in
Separating freight coordination from sourcing or inspection work makes the quote basis easier to review.
Sourcing or inspection first
I still need to confirm product or supplier details
Use this path when a sample, supplier question or inspection decision must be settled before freight can be planned.
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Compare the same shipment line by line
This is a planning structure, not a rate card or a promise that every service is available. A written quote should show which components apply to the confirmed request.
| Cost component | What needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| China-side pickup or delivery | Pickup timing, supplier delivery and the receiving location within the accepted scope. |
| Receiving and consolidation | Supplier count, storage window, cargo condition and physical receiving work. |
| Optional physical handling | Relabelling, repacking, photos, inspection, bundling or palletising when requested. |
| Export documents and booking | Required documents, party responsible for them, and available booking conditions. |
| International freight | Mode, route, chargeable weight or volume, carrier assumptions and quote validity. |
| Destination charges and taxes | Delivery, customs, duties, taxes and destination handling responsibilities. |
Do not compare freight offers until the cargo, delivery basis, included handling, tax treatment and destination responsibility refer to the same request.
Freight quote preparation checklist
Prepare these details before requesting options
More complete inputs allow the review to focus on the usable route and handling scope instead of basic follow-up questions.
Pickup and supplier details
Provide the pickup city, supplier count and whether each supplier can deliver to a confirmed China-side receiving location.
Cargo information
State the product category, carton count, dimensions, gross weight and any detail that can affect eligibility or handling.
Destination and terms
Provide the delivery city or port, delivery requirement, Incoterm and the party expected to handle import clearance and taxes.
Timing and handling
Include the cargo-ready date, time sensitivity, FBA preparation needs and any labelling, packing or inspection request.
Restricted-cargo review
Declare batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, branded goods, medical items or other regulated products before a supplier dispatches cargo.
Documents available
List the commercial invoice, packing information, labels or product documents already available. Missing documents can change the workable route.
Scope and responsibility
Make the handling boundary explicit
May be coordinated after review
- Multi-supplier receiving and consolidation
- Sea, air or express options for approved cargo
- Labelling, bundling, repacking or palletising when the handling scope is agreed
- Export-document coordination for a confirmed product and route
Must be confirmed in writing
- Cargo eligibility, route availability and carrier handling
- Receiving location, storage window and supplier delivery instructions
- FBA labels, carton rules, appointment requirements and handover party
- Incoterm, importer of record, customs responsibility, taxes and destination delivery
Not within standard scope
- Dangerous goods and cargo without the required approval or documentation
- Unverified suppliers, cargo or delivery instructions
- Personal effects and household moves
- Any service, cost or responsibility not accepted in the written scope
Quote workflow
Four checks before cargo moves
- 1
Send the shipment facts
Start with the supplier, cargo, destination and delivery details that affect eligibility and price.
- 2
Review scope and missing inputs
The request is checked for cargo restrictions, route assumptions, documents and physical-handling requirements.
- 3
Compare usable options
Only available modes and services are compared against the same confirmed cargo and delivery assumptions.
- 4
Approve before cargo moves
The fee basis, included work, exclusions, payee and responsibility boundaries are confirmed in writing before booking.
Freight quote FAQ
Questions to settle before booking
Why is there no fixed freight price on this page?
Freight depends on the current route, cargo eligibility, chargeable weight or volume, destination, delivery requirement and handling scope. A useful quote identifies those assumptions instead of using a headline rate that cannot apply to every shipment.
Can I get a quote before cargo is ready?
Yes. An initial review can identify the information that affects the route and estimate. The booking and final scope still depend on the confirmed cargo, dimensions, documents and cargo-ready date.
Can YunLink receive goods from several suppliers?
Multi-supplier consolidation may be coordinated when the suppliers, cargo, receiving location, timing and handling responsibilities have been reviewed and accepted in writing.
Can the quote include FBA preparation?
FBA handling can be reviewed when the product, destination, current Amazon requirements, labels, carton rules and physical handling scope are supplied. Do not send labels or cargo until the scope is confirmed.
Who is responsible for duties, taxes and customs clearance?
That depends on the Incoterm, importer of record, product and destination. The written quote should state the delivery basis and any customs or tax responsibility.
Further reading
Guides from the factory floor
China FBA prep and handover guide
Clarify labels, cartons, palletising and handover responsibilities before suppliers dispatch FBA cargo.
Read guideShipping from China: sea vs air vs express
Compare freight modes using the same cargo, route and delivery assumptions.
Read guideConsolidated shipping service scope
Review receiving, consolidation, document and cargo-eligibility checks before booking.
Read guideReady to prepare a freight quote?
Send the cargo, supplier and destination details you have. The next step is to confirm the workable route, handling scope and responsibility basis in writing.
The service scope, fee basis and responsibilities are confirmed for the individual request before work begins.