Why You Are Overpaying Up to 40% for Shipping from China
5/8/2026
And How Cargo Consolidation Reduces Air Freight Costs
If you regularly import small shipments from China, you are most likely overpaying for logistics — even if you don’t realize it yet.
Every second client comes with the same situation: small shipments, frequent deliveries, and consistently high shipping costs.
In most cases, the reason is the same — fragmented shipments instead of consolidation.
Where You Are Losing Money
If you ship:
- sample batches
- product samples
- components
- small commercial shipments
In practice, a simple rule applies:
Small shipments are often priced as “up to 45 kg” even if the actual weight is only 1–10 kg.
You are not paying for weight — you are paying for inefficiency.
Solution: Cargo Consolidation
Cargo consolidation from China means combining small shipments from different suppliers into one larger air freight shipment.
How it works:
- shipments from suppliers arrive at a consolidation warehouse in China
- each shipment is documented separately (HAWB)
- a combined shipment is formed (typically 100+ kg)
- one master airway bill (MAWB) is issued
- upon arrival, goods are deconsolidated
When Consolidation Is Most Effective
- Multiple suppliers
- Trial shipments
- Certification samples
- Regular small shipments (under 30 kg)
What You Get
- up to 40% lower shipping costs
- access to better freight rates
- optimized supplier logistics
- lower costs for testing and certification shipments
- transparent import structure
How the Process Works
- Suppliers send goods to consolidation warehouse in China
- Each shipment is registered (HAWB)
- Cargo is combined into one shipment (100+ kg)
- MAWB is issued
- Deconsolidation upon arrival
- You receive your goods as usual
Get a Calculation for Your Shipments
We can calculate how much you can save based on your current import flow from China.
Contact:
Cargo-Express — Key Account Manager
Ekaterina Gubareva: e.gubareva@cargo-express.pro
