The Challenge An e-commerce seller in the USA was expanding their “Outdoor Living” category. They sourced:
Camping Wagons from Factory A
Folding Chairs from Factory B
Vacuum Cups from Factory C
Tents from Factory D
Shipping these as 4 separate LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments was destroying their profit margins due to high port fees and redundant customs clearance costs.
The Solution Leveraging our Yongkang HQ Warehouse, we implemented a consolidation strategy:
Collection: We coordinated production schedules so all goods arrived at our warehouse within a 5-day window.
Inspection: We performed QC on all incoming goods at our hub (easier than traveling to 4 locations).
Loading Plan: Our logistics team designed a 3D loading plan to maximize the container space (putting heavy wagons at the bottom, light chairs on top).
The Results
Shipping Cost: Switched from 4 LCL shipments to 1x 40HQ FCL.
Total Savings: $4,200 in shipping and destination port fees.
Efficiency: The client only had to deal with one customs clearance and one delivery appointment.
