When should shipping planning start?
Before production ends. Packaging dimensions, carton weight, destination, delivery timing, sales-channel requirements, and trade terms can change the available routes and landed-cost assumptions. Early planning also gives the supplier clearer packing, label, document, and pickup instructions before the goods are declared ready.
Which shipping methods can Funda help compare?
The published logistics scope includes air, sea, express, truck, and mixed shipping options. Not every mode fits every product or route. The comparison should use the actual origin, destination, cargo-ready date, carton dimensions, weight, product constraints, delivery terms, receiving requirements, and target timing.
Can delivery be coordinated to Amazon FBA, a 3PL, or a warehouse?
Yes. The service covers Amazon FBA warehouses, 3PLs, retail distribution centers, wholesalers, company offices, event locations, and other business delivery addresses. The buyer should supply the current labels, appointments, routing rules, carton requirements, and account details for the specific destination rather than relying on a generic checklist.
What shipment details should the buyer provide?
Provide the supplier and pickup location, cargo-ready date, product description, carton quantity, dimensions, weight, destination, receiving requirements, preferred timing, and current quoted trade term. If several suppliers are involved, identify which goods are ready together and whether consolidation is being considered.
Does logistics coordination replace customs or legal advice?
No. Funda can help organize shipping options, supplier documents, carton details, and delivery coordination. Product classification, duties, taxes, insurance, restricted-goods rules, importer responsibilities, and destination-market compliance should be confirmed with the appropriate qualified freight forwarder, customs broker, trade professional, or legal adviser for the shipment.
