Shipping From China to Canada: A Guide for Online Sellers
Selling to Canadian customers from China? See what they pay at the door, a worked C$60 order shipped duties unpaid vs duties paid, the two ways to fulfil Canadian orders and the CARM rules for importers.
Dropshipping Agent: When to Leave AliExpress and How to Choose
Selling a product every day on AliExpress? See when a dropshipping agent pays off, how agents charge, a worked cost per order comparison, and the questions and test order to run before you switch.
Amazon GWD vs a China 3PL: Where to Hold Stock in China
Amazon GWD stores FBA stock in China for less, but only feeds Amazon US and cannot send stock back. Compare its fees and limits with a China 3PL, with a worked three month cost example.
Alibaba Shipping: How to Get Supplier Orders to You for Less
Paying an Alibaba supplier for shipping? Compare their DDP quote with your own forwarder, see a worked check of whether the price is believable, and know what to send for a second quote.
Sourcing and Fulfillment From One Partner vs Agent Plus 3PL
A sourcing and fulfillment company buys, inspects, stores and ships your products under one contract. Here is how it compares with a sourcing agent plus a separate 3PL, and when each makes sense.
EU GPSR Rules for China-Made Products: What Sellers Must Do
Since December 2024, products sold to EU customers must meet GPSR. Here is what China-made products need on the label, the packaging and the listing, who can be your EU responsible person, and a checklist.
OEM vs ODM: Which Manufacturing Route Fits Your Brand?
OEM means the factory builds your design. ODM means you brand the factory’s design. Here is how they compare on cost, minimums and ownership, the middle route most brands use and how to protect your design.
How to Order Product Samples From Chinese Suppliers
Ordering samples from China is the cheapest way to avoid a bad bulk order. Here is a request template, typical costs and timelines, how to ship samples together and how to set a golden sample.
How to Consolidate Shipments From Multiple Chinese Suppliers
Buying from several Chinese suppliers? Consolidation combines their orders in one China warehouse and ships them together. Here is how it works, a worked saving and how it differs from LCL.
How to Calculate Landed Cost From China (With a Worked Example)
Landed cost is what one unit really costs once it reaches your warehouse. Here are the cost lines, the 2026 US tariff stack, a worked example for 1,000 units and how sea, air, DDP and DDU change the number.