How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China? The Ultimate 4-Method Guide to Save on Freight
How much does it cost to ship from China? A 2026 breakdown of sea freight, air freight, express, and rail — plus 8 ways to cut your shipping cost.
China Sourcing Guides & Field Notes
Practical, field-tested guides on importing from China — factory audits, quality inspection, shipping costs and sourcing trips. Written by our team in Suzhou, and updated as we learn.
How to Choose a Factory in China: The Ultimate 12-Point Checklist to Avoid Bad Suppliers
How to choose a factory in China: a practical audit checklist covering licenses, equipment, quality control, compliance, and red flags, from a Suzhou-based sourcing team.
Pre-Shipment Inspection: The 10-Point Checklist Before Your Goods Leave China
Pre-shipment inspection checklist: the 10 things inspectors check, how AQL sampling works, and how to stop defects reaching your door when importing from China.
China Sourcing Agent: Fees, Services, and 5 Signs You Need One
China sourcing agent guide: what they do, how much sourcing agent fees cost, and when you need one — honest advice from a Suzhou-based team.
Factory Audit vs. Inspection: The 6 Key Differences
Factory audit vs. inspection: understand the 6 key differences, when to use each, and how both protect your China import quality.
How to Import from China: 7 Steps for First-Time Buyers
How to import from China in 7 clear steps: find suppliers, verify factories, control quality, and ship safely — a practical guide for first-time buyers.