China Sourcing & Global Logistics
Streamlined China Shipping & Cargo Consolidation
Headquartered in Suzhou at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, Tommysourcing delivers fully managed international logistics. We unify multiple factory orders, ensure pre-shipment compliance, and provide door-to-door DDP, Sea, Air, and Rail freight across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Comprehensive Freight Methods
Multi-Modal Logistics Engineered for Your Needs
Whether optimizing for landed cost, urgent delivery schedules, or direct-to-warehouse fulfillment, we match the optimal transport channel for your cargo.
Ocean Freight
Cost-effective sea transportation for full container loads (20GP, 40GP, 40HQ) and consolidated less-than-container shipments from major Chinese ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao).
- • Best For: High-volume, bulk goods, heavy cargo
- • Transit Time: 18 – 35 Days (Port to Port)
Air Freight & Express
Dedicated air freight slots and discounted international courier accounts (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Ideal for high-value components, urgent samples, or quick restocks.
- • Best For: Time-sensitive stock samples
- • Transit Time: 3 – 8 Days (Door-to-Door)
DDP Door-to-Door
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service. We handle Chinese export customs, international transit, import customs clearance, tariffs/duties, and last-mile truck delivery straight to your warehouse.
- • Best For: First-time buyers, hassle-free import
- • Duties & Taxes: All Included
Cargo Consolidation
Combine products from 5 to 20+ Chinese factories into one single consignment. Reduce duplicated origin handling, LCL base charges, and repeated customs-document costs by combining multiple supplier orders into one coordinated shipment.
- • Best For: Importers sourcing multiple products
- • Advantage: One bill of lading
Amazon FBA Solutions
Direct delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers across USA, Canada, Europe, and UK. Complete FNSKU labeling, pallet wrapping, carton markings, and scheduled dock appointments.
- • Best For: E-commerce brands, Amazon sellers
- • Compliance: Amazon packaging standard
Railway Corridors
The sweet spot between ocean and air freight for Eurasian buyers. Reliable transit connecting major Chinese rail hubs directly to Germany, Poland, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe.
- • Best For: Importers needing balanced speed/cost
- • Transit Time: 14 – 20 Days (Station to Station)
Standard Operating Procedure
End-to-End Shipping & Fulfillment Workflow
From Chinese factory floors directly to your destination facility, we maintain continuous control, documentation accuracy, and transparent tracking.
Factory Pickup & Receiving
We coordinate trucking from individual factories across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Shandong, and Hebei to our central hub.
Inspection & Warehousing
Receive goods into our warehouse, conduct pre-shipment quantity and packaging checks, and offer free temporary storage.
Repacking & Consolidation
Palletizing, fumigation certification, custom outer carton labeling, and container loading optimization to minimize broken space.
Export Customs & Documentation
Prepare Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, export declarations, and product-compliance documents where applicable.
Global Carrier Transit
Booking container space with top shipping lines (COSCO, Maersk, MSC, Evergreen) or airline charters with milestone tracking.
Clearance & Final Mile Delivery
Customs clearance at destination port, duty settlement, and dedicated freight truck or liftgate delivery straight to your door.
Technical Comparison
Freight Modes & Incoterm Matrix
Review typical lead times, cost structures, and handling capabilities to choose the right shipping terms for your business.
| Shipping Solution | Ideal Shipment Size | Est. Transit Time | Customs & Duties | Cost Level | Tracking & Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDP Air Express | 1 kg – 300 kg (Urgent) | 3 – 7 Days | All Handled by Us | $$$$ (Premium Speed) | Real-time Tracking |
| Standard Air Cargo | 100 kg – 2,000 kg | 5 – 10 Days | Airport Clearance / DDP | $$$ (Moderate Speed) | Master Airway Bill |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | 1 CBM – 15 CBM | 20 – 35 Days | Port Clearance / DDP | $$ (High Economy) | Container Milestone |
| Sea Freight (FCL) | 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ | 18 – 32 Days | FOB, CIF, or DDP | $ (Lowest Per CBM) | Vessel & Container Milestones |
| China-Europe Rail | Full / Shared Box | 14 – 20 Days | Rail Terminal / DDP | $$ (Balanced) | Train Route Updates |
| Multi-Vendor Consolidation | Multi-factory mixes | Custom Schedule | Single Unified Entry | Consolidated Cost Savings | Full Order Audits |
The Tommysourcing Advantage
Why Overseas Buyers Trust Us With Their China Logistics
Cross-border freight is more than booking a container. It requires local coordination, tariff knowledge, and physical inspection before departure to prevent costly customs rejections.
Hands-on coordination across supplier pickup, export documentation, consolidation, customs workflows, and international shipping channels.
Direct proximity to Shanghai and Ningbo ports—the busiest shipping terminals on the globe.
Itemized quotes with clear breakdown of origin terminal fees, freight, duty estimates, and handling costs.
No chasing multiple forwarders, shipping agents, and Chinese drivers. We handle the entire chain.