Combine parcels from multiple Chinese suppliers, remove unnecessary packaging and prepare a more efficient shipment before international delivery.
1688Fulfillment helps overseas buyers bring orders from different 1688 sellers, Alibaba suppliers, factories and other Chinese suppliers into one China warehouse.
Once the required parcels have arrived, we can consolidate the goods, remove unnecessary outer packaging where appropriate, repack them into a more organized shipment and prepare the final cartons for international transportation.
Multiple suppliers. One warehouse. One better-organized shipment.
What Is Consolidation?
Consolidation means combining products or parcels from multiple suppliers into fewer final shipments before international transportation.
Instead of asking every supplier to ship internationally on their own, you can have them send the goods domestically to our China warehouse.
Por ejemplo:
Proveedor A
Proveedor B
Proveedor C
Proveedor D
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1688: Centro de distribución en China
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Receive + Store + Check + Consolidate + Repack
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Final Shipment
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International Delivery
This gives you greater control over what is being shipped and how the final shipment is prepared.
Why Consolidate Supplier Orders?
When purchasing from several Chinese suppliers, each supplier normally packs and ships their own parcel separately.
This can result in:
- Multiple courier bags
- Varias cajas exteriores
- Excess filling materials
- Separate domestic packaging
- Duplicate protective packaging
- Empty space inside cartons
- Many international parcels to manage
Consolidating the goods before international shipping can make the entire process easier to manage.
Un almacén para varios proveedores
Your suppliers do not need to be on the same platform.
Subject to cargo acceptance requirements, parcels may be received from:
1688 Sellers
Orders from multiple 1688 sellers can be sent to the same warehouse.
Proveedores de Alibaba
Goods purchased from Alibaba suppliers may be combined with other supplier orders.
Fábricas chinas
Factory-direct products can be sent to our warehouse before international shipping.
Taobao / Tmall Sellers
Supported domestic marketplace parcels may also be received.
Chinese Wholesalers
Goods from wholesalers and distributors can be included in the same fulfillment process.
Other Chinese Suppliers
Other China-based suppliers may also send parcels to the warehouse after the receiving details are confirmed.
You buy from different suppliers. We bring the goods together.
How Multi-Supplier Consolidation Works
The process is designed around the fact that different suppliers rarely deliver on the same day.
Step 1 — Contact Our Team
Tell us how many suppliers are involved and what type of goods you are purchasing.
Step 2 — Receive Warehouse Instructions
We provide the applicable warehouse receiving information and any required customer or parcel reference.
Step 3 — Suppliers Ship Domestically
Each supplier sends the goods to our China warehouse.
Step 4 — We Receive and Identify Parcels
Incoming parcels are matched with your available order and customer information.
Step 5 — Goods Wait for Other Suppliers
Earlier parcels can remain at the warehouse while the remaining supplier orders are still on the way.
Step 6 — Confirm All Required Goods Have Arrived
Once the parcels required for the final shipment are ready, consolidation can begin.
Step 7 — Consolidate and Repack
We combine the appropriate goods and prepare the final shipment according to the confirmed requirements.
Step 8 — Final Packing Confirmation
Final carton information may be provided before international dispatch.
Step 9 — International Shipping
Once confirmed, the shipment can proceed through the applicable air, sea, land or DDP transportation solution.
Repacking Before International Shipping
Consolidation and repacking are related, but they are not exactly the same thing.
Consolidación means bringing multiple supplier orders together.
Reembalaje means reorganizing those goods into more suitable final packaging.
Supplier packaging is normally designed for domestic delivery inside China.
It is not always the most efficient packaging for international transportation.
Our warehouse can therefore review the packaging and repack goods where appropriate.
What Packaging May Be Removed?
Depending on the products and their condition, unnecessary packaging may include:
- Domestic courier bags
- Duplicate outer cartons
- Exceso de envoltorios de plástico
- Material de relleno innecesario
- Oversized supplier cartons
- Duplicate packaging layers
We only remove packaging where it is reasonable to do so.
Packaging needed to protect the goods should be retained.
Why Pay to Ship Empty Space?
International shipping cost is often affected not only by actual weight but also by the space occupied by the shipment.
A large carton containing a relatively small product may create unnecessary volumetric weight.
This is particularly common when:
- Suppliers use oversized cartons
- Multiple courier bags remain around products
- Small parcels are shipped separately
- There is excessive empty space
- Products have several unnecessary packaging layers
Where appropriate, repacking can reduce unnecessary packaging and improve the efficiency of the final shipment.
¿Por qué pagar por enviar espacio vacío?
Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight
Some shipping methods calculate chargeable weight using the greater of:
Actual Weight
o
Volumetric Weight
Actual weight is the physical weight of the shipment.
Volumetric weight reflects how much transportation space the shipment occupies.
Because of this, a lightweight but very large carton can sometimes cost more to ship than a smaller, heavier carton.
Efficient packing may help reduce avoidable shipping volume.
However, we do not guarantee a specific reduction in volumetric weight or freight cost.
Before and After Repacking
A typical supplier shipment may arrive as:
Before Repacking
- Several individual courier bags
- Multiple small cartons
- Oversized outer boxes
- Duplicate protective materials
- Large amounts of unused carton space
After consolidation, the final shipment may become:
After Repacking
- Menos cajas de cartón
- Better-organized products
- Less unnecessary outer packaging
- More efficient use of carton space
- One consolidated shipment ready for international transportation
The exact packing result depends on the products involved.
What We Consider Before Repacking
Reducing volume is important, but protecting the goods is more important.
Before removing packaging, we consider factors such as:
- Product fragility
- Product shape
- Original packaging
- Destino
- Método de transporte
- Product value
- Peso
- Risk of pressure damage
- Risk of moisture
- Customer instructions
We do not remove protective packaging simply to make a carton smaller if doing so would create an unreasonable risk of damage.
Protective Packaging
Where necessary, we may retain or add appropriate protective materials.
Depending on the shipment, this may include:
- Bubble wrap
- Foam
- Protective corners
- Reinforced cartons
- Filling material
- Waterproof protection
- Strapping
- Other packaging materials
Additional packaging-material charges may apply where special protection is requested or required.
Fragile Goods
Fragile goods require additional attention during consolidation and repacking.
Algunos ejemplos pueden ser:
- Glass products
- Ceramics
- Screens
- Mirrors
- Electronic devices
- Delicate components
- Instruments
- Other breakable products
Customers should inform us if products require special handling.
Additional packaging or special preparation may be recommended.
Keep or Remove Original Packaging
Some customers want to remove retail boxes to reduce volume.
Others need to keep the original packaging for resale.
This should be confirmed before repacking.
Keep Original Packaging When
Original retail packaging is important for:
- Resale
- Branding
- Product protection
- Customer presentation
- Warranty requirements
Remove Packaging Where Appropriate When
Unnecessary external packaging creates avoidable shipping volume and is not required by the customer.
Tell our team your preference before final packing.
Multi-SKU Orders
Consolidation is particularly useful for e-commerce sellers and wholesalers purchasing multiple SKUs.
Where applicable, products can be organized according to the confirmed packing instructions.
Por ejemplo:
- Keep SKUs separated
- Group identical products
- Separate fragile products
- Separate customer orders
- Keep specific supplier goods apart
- Pack selected products together
More complex sorting or customized packing requirements may involve additional handling charges.
Consolidation Does Not Automatically Mean Product Inspection
Receiving and combining parcels does not automatically include detailed product inspection.
If you want us to check the goods before consolidation, request the appropriate inspection service.
Depending on the service arrangement, we may check:
- Cantidad
- Visible appearance
- Modelo
- Color
- Estado del embalaje
- Etiquetas
- Información básica sobre el pedido
Inspection should be requested before final packing if it is important to your order.
Inspection Before Repacking
For many customers, the best sequence is:
Recibir
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Inspeccionar
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Identify Problems
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Resolve Supplier Issues
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Consolidar
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Reembalaje
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Barco
This prevents a known supplier problem from being packed into the final international shipment.
Primero, compruébalo. Después, envíalo.
What Happens if a Problem Is Found?
If a visible issue is identified during the requested inspection, we can provide available photos or videos.
Possible issues may include:
- Wrong quantity
- Wrong model
- Wrong color
- Daños visibles
- Missing products
- Packaging damage
- Order mismatch
You can then decide whether to:
- Quédate con la mercancía
- Ask for a replacement
- Solicitar un cambio
- Devolver el producto
- Contact the supplier
- Continue shipping
Where requested, we may assist with warehouse-side return or exchange handling.
Wait for Replacement Goods
If one supplier needs to send replacement goods, the rest of your order does not necessarily need to be shipped immediately.
Other supplier parcels can remain at our warehouse while the replacement is being arranged.
Once the replacement arrives, it can be checked and included in the final consolidated shipment.
This is one of the main advantages of consolidating goods in China before international transportation.
Final Carton Preparation
Once the goods are consolidated and repacked, the final cartons can be prepared for shipping.
Depending on your service arrangement, we may record:
- Número de cajas
- Peso real
- Dimensiones de la caja
- Condiciones de embalaje
- Final photos
This information can then be used to prepare the applicable international shipping quotation.
Final Packing Photos
Where included, we can provide final packing photos before dispatch.
This allows you to see how the consolidated shipment has been prepared.
You can review details such as:
- Número de cajas
- Estado de la caja
- Overall packing
- Etiquetas
- Final shipment appearance
Where required, additional packing changes should be requested before the shipment leaves the warehouse.
Shipping Quote After Repacking
For many shipments, the most accurate international freight quotation is available after the final packing is completed.
This is because the final:
- Peso
- Dimensiones
- Número de cajas
- Volume
may be different from the original supplier packaging.
The applicable shipping solution can then be confirmed based on the final shipment information.
International Shipping After Consolidation
Once the final shipment is ready, we can help arrange international transportation.
Depending on the destination and cargo, options may include:
Transporte aéreo de mercancías
Suitable for smaller shipments and higher delivery-time requirements.
Transporte marítimo
Suitable for larger, heavier or higher-volume shipments.
Transporte terrestre
Available on selected supported routes.
Envío DDP
For eligible cargo and destinations, door-to-door DDP shipping may be arranged according to the confirmed quotation and terms.
Consolidation for DDP Shipping
Consolidation works especially well with DDP shipping.
Instead of sending several supplier shipments separately:
Supplier A + Supplier B + Supplier C
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Almacén de China
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Consolidación
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Reembalaje
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Final Shipment
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Envíos internacionales DDP
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Tu puerta
This creates a more coordinated fulfillment process from China to the final destination.
Can Consolidation Reduce Shipping Costs?
It can improve shipping efficiency in many situations, particularly where supplier parcels contain excessive or duplicated packaging.
Potential benefits may include:
- Fewer international parcels
- Less unnecessary packaging
- Reduced avoidable volume
- Better carton organization
- Easier shipment management
However, shipping savings are not guaranteed.
The final freight cost depends on:
- Tipo de producto
- Peso real
- Peso volumétrico
- Final carton dimensions
- Destino
- Shipping route
- Método de transporte
- Normas de facturación de los operadores
We do not promise a fixed percentage of shipping-cost reduction.
No Guaranteed Volume Reduction
Each order is different.
Some products can be repacked significantly.
Others require most of their original packaging for protection.
Therefore, we do not guarantee:
- A specific percentage reduction in volume
- A specific weight reduction
- A specific freight saving
- A particular final carton count
Our objective is to optimize the packaging where practical while maintaining reasonable protection for the goods.
Special Packing Requests
If you have specific packing requirements, tell us before repacking begins.
Possible requests may include:
- Keep original product boxes
- Remove supplier invoices
- Remove unnecessary courier packaging
- Separate SKUs
- Combine selected products
- Add protective material
- Reinforce cartons
- Use additional labels
- Prepare cartons according to customer instructions
Special requests may involve additional labor or packaging costs.
Branding and Supplier Information
Some customers may want unnecessary supplier-facing material removed from the final shipment.
Where practical and requested, this may include items such as:
- Supplier courier bags
- Certain external supplier paperwork
- Unnecessary outer shipping labels
However, we will not remove product information, regulatory labels or other materials where doing so would be inappropriate or could affect legal or shipping requirements.
Packaging Materials
Standard repacking may require materials such as:
- Cartons
- Tape
- Bubble wrap
- Protective fillers
- Strapping
- Etiquetas
Additional charges may apply where unusually large quantities or special packaging materials are required.
Oversized and Heavy Cargo
Oversized or very heavy goods may not be suitable for ordinary parcel consolidation.
Examples include:
- Large machinery
- Furniture
- Industrial equipment
- Very heavy cartons
- Large-volume products
These shipments may require:
- Pallets
- Wooden crates
- Reinforced packing
- Forklift handling
- Special transportation
Please confirm oversized or heavy cargo before suppliers ship.
Restricted and Special Cargo
Some products require additional review before consolidation or international shipping.
Algunos ejemplos pueden ser:
- Baterías
- Battery-powered products
- Líquidos
- Polvos
- Productos químicos
- Aerosols
- Cosméticos
- Alimentación
- Medicines
- Medical devices
- Imanes
- Productos de marca
- High-value products
Different cargo types may need to remain separated or use different transportation routes.
Do not assume that all products can be consolidated into the same international shipment.
Cargo Compatibility
Some products should not be packed together because of:
- Safety requirements
- Customs rules
- Requisitos del transportista
- Product characteristics
- Shipping-route restrictions
Where necessary, goods may need to be separated into different shipments.
Our team will advise based on the available shipping arrangement.
Storage While Waiting for Consolidation
Different suppliers often deliver on different dates.
Received goods can remain at the warehouse while you wait for other supplier parcels according to the applicable storage arrangement.
Common reasons for waiting include:
- Remaining suppliers have not shipped
- Replacement goods are on the way
- Customer is still purchasing
- Final quantities are not yet complete
- Shipping arrangements are being prepared
Storage terms and any applicable charges are governed by our Warehouse Terms & Storage Policy.
Who Uses Consolidation & Repacking?
Vendedores de comercio electrónico
Useful for sellers purchasing multiple SKUs from different suppliers.
Mayoristas
Suitable for combining larger quantities before international shipping.
Pequeños importadores
Helpful for buyers sourcing from several Chinese factories or sellers without a local China operations team.
Compradores particulares
Suitable for customers who have multiple supplier parcels and want to combine them before overseas delivery.
Why Use 1688Fulfillment for Consolidation?
Multiple Suppliers, One Warehouse
Receive goods from different sellers and factories at one location.
Wait Until Everything Arrives
Store earlier parcels while remaining orders are still in transit.
Check Before Packing
Inspect goods before they enter the final international shipment.
Handle Problems in China
Resolve supplier issues before consolidation where possible.
Elimina los envases innecesarios
Reduce duplicated courier bags and outer packaging where appropriate.
Repack More Efficiently
Prepare a cleaner, more organized final shipment.
Final Packing Confirmation
Review the final packing information before dispatch.
Continue to International Shipping
Move directly from China warehouse processing into air, sea, land or eligible DDP transportation.
One warehouse. Multiple suppliers. One easier fulfillment process.
Consolidation & Repacking Process
Step 1 — Suppliers Send Goods
Different suppliers ship their parcels to our confirmed China warehouse.
Step 2 — Warehouse Receiving
We receive and identify the incoming packages.
Step 3 — Storage
The goods can wait while remaining supplier parcels arrive.
Step 4 — Inspection if Requested
Products can be checked according to the confirmed inspection scope.
Step 5 — Resolve Any Problems
Where an issue is identified, it may be handled before international shipping.
Step 6 — Consolidation
The required supplier orders are brought together.
Step 7 — Repacking
Unnecessary outer packaging may be removed and the goods repacked where appropriate.
Step 8 — Final Measurement
Final cartons are weighed and measured.
Step 9 — Customer Confirmation
Where applicable, final packing information is provided for review.
Step 10 — International Shipping
The consolidated shipment proceeds through the confirmed international transportation method.
Aviso importante sobre el servicio
Consolidation and repacking are intended to improve shipment organization and reduce unnecessary packaging where practical.
However, they do not guarantee a specific reduction in:
- Shipping cost
- Peso
- Volume
- Peso volumétrico
- Número de cajas
Packing decisions must also consider product protection, carrier requirements and applicable regulations.
The final result depends on the actual products and packaging received.
Independent Service Provider
1688Fulfillment es un proveedor independiente de servicios de logística con sede en China.
We are not affiliated with, owned by, operated by, endorsed by or sponsored by 1688.com, Alibaba Group, Alibaba.com, Taobao or Tmall.
We independently provide warehouse, consolidation, repacking and international shipping support for buyers purchasing from different Chinese suppliers.
Related Services
You may also use our other China-side fulfillment services together with consolidation and repacking:
- Almacén de China
- Inspección y verificación
- Verificación mediante fotos y vídeos
- Asistencia en devoluciones y cambios
- Envíos internacionales DDP
- Envíos internacionales
- Warehouse Storage
The exact combination of services can be selected according to your order.
Request Consolidation & Repacking
If you are buying from several suppliers in China, send us your order information before asking suppliers to ship.
Where available, please provide:
- Número de proveedores
- Product types
- Enlaces a productos
- Approximate quantities
- Estimated weight
- Estimated carton size
- País de destino
- Special packing requirements
- Whether inspection is required
- Whether original packaging should be retained
Our team can explain the appropriate warehouse and consolidation process for your order.
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