How to Calculate CBM and Shipping Costs from China: A Practical Guide for Importers
Learn how to calculate CBM, volumetric weight, carton dimensions, and shipping costs from China. A practical freight planning guide for importers.
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Pre-Shipment Inspection in China - A Practical Quality Control Checklist for Buyers
Learn what to check during a pre-shipment inspection in China, including quantity, workmanship, specifications, packaging, labeling, functionality and sampling before your goods are shipped.
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YIWU LIAN JOURNALHow to Write a China Product Sourcing Brief: Specifications, Quantity, Destination and Sample Requirements
A clear sourcing brief helps suppliers understand what you need before they quote. Use this practical checklist for specifications, quantity, packaging, samples, destination and open questions.
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How to Read a Chinese Company Report: A Practical SUPROOF Document-Matching Checklist
After receiving Chinese company information, compare the legal name, address, source date, contract party, invoice seller and payment beneficiary before you draw a conclusion.
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Digital Supplier Check or Factory Visit? How to Choose the Right Verification Scope with SUPROOF
Company data checks, human review, factory visits and product inspections answer different questions. Define the uncertainty, expected output and exclusions before choosing a verification scope.
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How to Check a Chinese Company with SUPROOF: What Information Helps You Make a Better Buying Decision?
Before ordering from a Chinese supplier, identify the legal company behind the seller, compare the documents you have, and understand what a SUPROOF company check can and cannot tell you.
Read articleYIWU LIAN JOURNALChina Freight Quote Checklist: Cartons, Weight and CBM
Prepare a clear freight enquiry from China with pickup and delivery details, carton dimensions, gross weight, CBM, cargo readiness and quotation exclusions.
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