Living in France, watching products on Taobao and JD.com with dazzling varieties, I feel uneasy and worried about the unfamiliar term “consolidation shipment.” Is it the first time you try to send a consolidated package from China to France? Are you afraid of losing the package, excessive fees, or complicated transit processes causing headaches?
Don’t worry! Consolidation shipment is actually a very simple and economical process. You only need to master a few key rules to easily get started. As your most reliable logistics partner, KEC International Freight Forwarding has summarized the 5 most important tips that beginners need to pay attention to, helping you successfully complete your first consolidation shipment!
1. Choose a transparent and reliable consolidation shipping company
This is the most important step. A good consolidation shipping company can double your success rate and avoid countless troubles. When choosing, please be sure to pay attention to:
- Are the fees transparent: Beware of companies that offer extremely low prices but may hide additional fees. KEC promises all prices are publicly and transparently displayed, and you can clearly see all charges in our official shipping fee schedule, with no hidden costs.
- Is there a clear compensation policy: Better safe than sorry. A responsible company will provide a clear claim and delay compensation plan.
- Is customer service professional and timely: Beginners always have many questions. KEC offers 24-hour online customer service to answer your questions and provide support at any time.
2. Correctly fill in your “exclusive delivery address”
After registering with the consolidation shipping company, you will get a warehouse address in China. This is not just an ordinary address — it includes your most important information — your “warehouse identification code.”
When shopping on platforms like Taobao, be sure to – absolutely – fill this identification code after the “recipient’s name” field or in the clearly visible location of the address form. This way, when your package arrives at the warehouse, the staff can accurately record it under your account. Forgetting to fill it in may result in your package being unable to enter the warehouse or delayed!
3. Understand what can and cannot be shipped to France
France (and the EU) has strict regulations on imported items. To avoid your package being seized or destroyed by customs, please clearly understand the classification of goods:
- General Goods: Such as clothing, shoes and hats, books, and electronic devices without batteries. These items are the simplest to ship.
- Sensitive Goods: Such as food, cosmetics, skincare products, electronic products with batteries, and branded or counterfeit items. These require shipping through special channels, with slightly higher fees and certain risks.
- Prohibited Goods: Such as flammable and explosive materials, aerosols, powders, fresh meat and related products, medicines, and weapons. These items are absolutely not allowed to be shipped.
KEC Caring Service: If you are uncertain whether your items can be shipped, please feel free to consult our online customer service anytime. Our “Package Cleaning” service will handle complicated clearance procedures for you, making things easier and more convenient.
4. Make the Most of “Consolidated Packaging” and “Free Storage”
The greatest advantage of consolidation is “combining shipments.” If you purchase products from multiple merchants, shipping each item separately can be extremely expensive.
The correct approach is to wait until all packages have arrived at the KEC warehouse, then select “consolidated packaging” in the system. We will remove the excess packaging and combine all products into one box for you, so you only need to pay international shipping once. KEC offers a generous 365-day free storage period, giving you plenty of time to slowly shop and consolidate your goods.
5. Familiarize Yourself with the Process
Our process is designed to be very straightforward: Register → Shop → Package Arrival → Request Consolidation → Pay Shipping → Wait for Delivery. To help you feel more at ease, we have created very detailed illustrated guides:
Once you master the above five steps, you can confidently begin your journey of shipping from France. From China to France, KEC paves a smooth path for you.
Are you ready for a smooth and convenient consolidation service experience?
Register a KEC account now to immediately receive exclusive newcomer discount coupons and let us become your most reliable choice for consolidation!
