Combine Multiple Orders into One Parcel to Drastically Reduce Your Shipping Costs
Shopping on LoongBuy, a leading Chinese shopping agent, allows you to access millions of products. However, shipping each item separately from their warehouse can become expensive. This is where parcel consolidation
International shipping carriers often use a tiered pricing system. The per-kilogram cost typically decreases as the total weight of your parcel increases. By combining several separate purchases into one consolidated box, you avoid paying multiple base shipping fees and benefit from a lower average rate per item. Simply put, you pay one fee for one larger shipment instead of several fees for multiple small ones.
LoongBuy makes the consolidation process straightforward. Here’s how to do it:
Smart planning amplifies the benefits of consolidation. Follow these strategies:
Study the rate chart of your preferred shipping line. If prices drop significantly at 2kg, 5kg, or 10kg, try to consolidate packages that reach just over these thresholds. Avoiding a 2.1kg parcel and aiming for 4.9kg might not be as efficient as hitting 5.1kg for a better rate tier.
Be mindful of volumetric weight, used for lightweight but bulky items. Combine dense, heavy items (like shoes, tools) with flat, lightweight ones (like clothing, fabric) to optimize the space in your box and avoid paying for "air."
Use LoongBuy's free warehouse storage period (typically 60-90 days) to your advantage. Don't rush to ship one item. Wait a few weeks for other anticipated purchases to arrive at the warehouse, then consolidate everything at once.
If you buy multiple items from the same Taobao or 1688 seller, message them before they ship and ask if they can send all items in one package to your LoongBuy warehouse. This reduces the number of internal packages LoongBuy needs to handle.
