China–Iran sourcing & freight blog
Decision guides for 1688 purchasing, multi-supplier consolidation and China–Iran freight preparation, with worked examples and practical checklists.
Compare 1688 supplier offers on the same quantity basis
Before choosing a supplier for your China purchase, align the selling unit, actual product quantity and what each offer includes.
Read articleMatch 1688 orders to cartons and China delivery records
Connect order references, domestic waybills and package marks so staged deliveries, combined parcels and replacement shipments remain traceable.
Read articleChina–Iran land freight status updates
Separate planned times, confirmed events and next actions when asking for an update on your China–Iran land shipment.
Read articleReceiving land freight in Iran: record discrepancies
At the agreed Iran handover point, reconcile package counts, references and visible condition against the final register, then document any differences.
Read articleFrom a 1688 sample to a bulk order
Before buying in bulk for Iran, turn the sample, product variants and acceptance criteria into a written approval brief.
Read articleConsolidate purchases or split the shipment?
When one supplier is late, compare the cost of waiting, your need for the goods and the cost of dispatching separately.
Read articlePreparing cargo for China–Iran land freight
Before handing over goods for a land-freight review, align the cargo details, packing, documents and agreed delivery scope.
Read articleCBM and volumetric weight: a mixed-carton example
Calculate volume and dimensional weight for each carton type. This worked example explains why total actual weight alone can mislead a freight comparison.
Read articleAir or sea freight from China to Iran: how to choose
Compare your delivery requirement, packing, full cost and supplier readiness. Choose a transport mode after confirming cargo acceptance and service scope.
Read articleYour next China order starts here.
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