{"id":170,"date":"2023-11-21T11:01:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T03:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-06-09T18:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:53:36","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"New User Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-hero\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<span class=\"section-label\">Beginner's Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"page-title\">Consolidation Shipping Newbie Guide<\/h1>\n<p class=\"page-subtitle\">In just 4 simple steps, easily consolidate items purchased from Chinese e-commerce platforms and ship them to your overseas doorstep<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container page-content\">\n<section style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 3rem;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 80px;width:80px;height:80px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff6b35,#ff8f5e);border-radius:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:white;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;\">01<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Get Your Exclusive Warehouse Address<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;color:#555;margin-bottom:1rem;\">\u6ce8\u518c\u8c61\u6837\u96c6\u8fd0\u8d26\u53f7\u540e\uff0c\u4f60\u4f1a\u83b7\u5f97\u4e00\u4e2a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u6df1\u5733\u7684\u4e13\u5c5e\u4ed3\u5e93\u6536\u8d27\u5730\u5740\u3002\u8fd9\u4e2a\u5730\u5740\u5305\u542b\u4f60\u7684\u4e13\u5c5e\u7f16\u53f7\uff0c\u65b9\u4fbf\u6211\u4eec\u8bc6\u522b\u4f60\u7684\u5305\u88f9\u3002<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff7f0;border-left:4px solid #ff6b35;padding:1rem 1.5rem;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<strong style=\"color:#ff6b35;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color:#666;\">Be sure to include your unique ID in the shipping address (e.g., add the ID after your name), otherwise packages cannot be automatically matched upon arrival at the warehouse.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 80px;width:80px;height:80px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff6b35,#ff8f5e);border-radius:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:white;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;\">02<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Place Orders on E-commerce Platforms<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;color:#555;margin-bottom:1rem;\">When shopping on platforms like Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, or 1688, change the shipping address to your exclusive warehouse address. Sellers will ship items directly to our warehouse.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border-radius:8px;padding:1.25rem;margin-top:1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;\">Supported E-commerce Platforms:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<span style=\"background:white;padding:0.4rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.9rem;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\ud83d\uded2 Taobao<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background:white;padding:0.4rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.9rem;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\ud83c\udfec JD.com<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background:white;padding:0.4rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.9rem;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\ud83c\udf4a Pinduoduo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background:white;padding:0.4rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.9rem;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\ud83c\udfed 1688<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background:white;padding:0.4rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.9rem;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\ud83d\udce6 Other Platforms<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 80px;width:80px;height:80px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff6b35,#ff8f5e);border-radius:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:white;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;\">03<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Package Check-in \u00b7 Inspection \u00b7 Consolidation<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;color:#555;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Once packages arrive at our warehouse, we automatically check them in and take free photos for inspection to confirm the items are intact. You can wait until all packages arrive, then submit a consolidation request to combine multiple small packages into one large box for shipping, saving on freight costs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-top:1rem;\">\n<div style=\"background:#f0fdf4;padding:1rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.5rem;\">\ud83d\udcf8<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\">Free Photo Inspection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f0fdf4;padding:1rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.5rem;\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\">Weighing and Volume Measurement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f0fdf4;padding:1rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.5rem;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\">Professional Reinforced Packing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 80px;width:80px;height:80px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff6b35,#ff8f5e);border-radius:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:white;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;\">04<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Choose a Shipping Method \u00b7 Pay \u00b7 Door-to-Door Delivery<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.9;color:#555;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Select a suitable shipping method (air, sea, or truck freight), pay the shipping fee online, and your package will be dispatched immediately. Track the logistics status throughout the process, with customs clearance and duties included, delivered directly to your overseas doorstep.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:8px;padding:1.25rem;margin-top:1rem;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.9rem;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:0.5rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Shipping Method<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:0.5rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Transit Time<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:0.5rem;color:#1a3a5c;\">Suitable for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">\u2708\ufe0f Air Freight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">7-10 Days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">Urgent, Light Items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">\ud83d\udea2 Sea Freight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">30-45 Days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">Best for Large, Heavy Items and Saving Money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">\ud83d\ude9b Truck Freight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">15-25 Days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:0.5rem;\">Cost-Effective Choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a5c,#2d5a8c);color:white;border-radius:16px;padding:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem;text-align:center;max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:white;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.125rem;opacity:0.9;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">Register to get your exclusive warehouse address and start your consolidation journey now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/register\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff6b35;color:white;padding:0.875rem 2rem;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;\">Free Registration \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 3rem;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:2rem;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;cursor:pointer;\">What\u2019s the difference between consolidation and international express shipping?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#555;line-height:1.8;\">Consolidation combines multiple packages at a warehouse into one large box for shipping, which is much cheaper than sending each package individually via international express. It\u2019s ideal for overseas Chinese who frequently shop on Chinese e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;cursor:pointer;\">How long can packages be stored in the warehouse?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#555;line-height:1.8;\">Free storage typically lasts 90 days. After that, a small storage fee may apply. We recommend submitting a consolidation request as soon as all packages arrive.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;cursor:pointer;\">What items cannot be shipped via consolidation?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#555;line-height:1.8;\">Battery items, flammable and explosive goods, liquids (shippable via some channels), live plants and animals, counterfeit goods, etc., are prohibited. Please check the detailed list<a href=\"\/en\/prohibited-items\/\">Prohibited Items List<\/a>\u3002<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;cursor:pointer;\">How are shipping fees calculated?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#555;line-height:1.8;\">Shipping fees are generally calculated based on actual weight or volumetric weight (whichever is greater). Specific prices vary by destination country, shipping method, and package weight. You can check real-time quotes online.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a3a5c;cursor:pointer;\">How are customs clearance and duties handled?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#555;line-height:1.8;\">ImaginShip provides a service that includes both export customs clearance and destination country customs clearance, with duties covered. You don\u2019t need to pay any additional tariffs, and the package is delivered directly to your doorstep.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u65b0\u624b\u5165\u95e8 \u96c6\u8fd0\u65b0\u624b\u6307\u5357 \u53ea\u9700\u7b80\u5355 4 \u6b65\uff0c\u8f7b\u677e\u5c06\u4e2d\u56fd\u7535\u5546\u5e73\u53f0\u8d2d\u4e70\u7684\u5546\u54c1\u96c6\u8fd0\u5230\u6d77\u5916\u5bb6\u95e8\u53e3 01 \u83b7\u53d6\u4e13\u5c5e\u4ed3\u5e93\u5730\u5740 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-guide.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"service_cat":[],"class_list":["post-170","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":797,"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions\/797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imagineship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_cat?post=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}