LCL & FCL Sea
Primary economics for stems, bouquets, and garlands — CBM-optimized packing.
Export & Delivery
Artificial Flower Shipping
Flowers are light but volumetric — we optimize carton CBM, use dividers to protect shape, and plan sea freight for bulk while air and express cover rush and sample needs.
Air for Rush
Fast-turn programs when sea misses a display or event date.
Shape Retention
Inner cartons, dividers, and head protection against crush in transit.
Seasonal Planning
Q3–Q4 holiday peaks — advance PO and vessel booking recommended.
Incoterms & Delivery Terms
We quote and contract on internationally recognized Incoterms 2020. The term defines who arranges freight, insurance, and customs — and where risk transfers from seller to buyer.
EXW
Ex Works
- Seller responsibility
- Goods ready for pickup at our factory. Packing for export if agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- All transport, export clearance, freight, insurance, and import duties.
- Best for
- Buyers with their own China logistics agent or consolidated shipments.
FOB
Free On Board
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and delivery onto vessel at named port (e.g. FOB Ningbo).
- Buyer responsibility
- Ocean freight, insurance, and all costs from port of loading onward.
- Best for
- Most wholesale sea shipments — buyer controls main freight and insurance.
CFR
Cost and Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and ocean freight to named destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Insurance from port of loading, unloading, and import clearance.
- Best for
- Buyers who prefer seller to book sea freight but arrange their own cargo insurance.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance, ocean freight, and minimum cargo insurance to destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Import clearance, duties, and delivery from destination port.
- Best for
- Standard sea shipments where buyer wants freight and basic insurance included in quote.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
- Seller responsibility
- Full delivery to buyer's address including freight, insurance, export/import clearance, and duties where agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- Receive goods at agreed location — responsibilities defined per contract.
- Best for
- Brands and retailers who want a single landed cost — quoted case by case.
FOB and CIF from major China ports are most common for wholesale orders. EXW and DDP are available when agreed. All terms, ports, and responsibilities are confirmed in the proforma invoice or contract before deposit.
Freight Modes for Flowers
Volumetric weight drives cost. We design carton dimensions and inner structure to improve CBM utilization without crushing petals and stems.
Sea Freight — FCL / LCL
Default for wholesale volume. Nested inner cartons, head protectors, and mixed-SKU loading plans to maximize container use.
Air Freight
When display or event dates cannot wait for sea. Cartons engineered for chargeable weight vs deformation risk.
Express Courier
Color samples, single stems, and buyer approval pieces — tracked courier.
From Order to Delivery
Flower programs tied to retail seasons need aligned production, packing, and vessel space — especially Q3–Q4.
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Inquiry & Quotation
Specs, quantity, Incoterm, destination port, and target lead time confirmed in writing.
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Sampling
Pre-production sample for approval. Sample shipped express unless otherwise agreed.
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PO & Deposit
Signed confirmation, deposit per contract (typically 30% T/T), production slot scheduled.
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Production & QC
Manufacturing with inline checks. Pre-shipment inspection — photos, video, or third-party inspection if required.
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Export Packing
Carton labeling, palletizing, fumigation or ISPM-15 where required, shipping marks applied.
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Shipment & Documents
Booking confirmed, B/L or AWB issued. Commercial invoice, packing list, and CO sent for customs clearance.
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Balance & Release
Balance payment per agreed terms. Original documents released for sea/air freight collection.
Export Packaging for Flowers
Packing balances cube efficiency with shape retention — crushed cartons mean unsellable display product at destination.
- Inner cartons with dividers for stems, bouquets, and garlands.
- Head protectors and sleeve wraps for delicate petals.
- Master export cartons sized to pallet and container modules.
- Mixed-SKU loading plans to reduce empty space without over-compression.
- Retail bunches, tags, and display hooks for private-label programs.
Export Documentation
We prepare standard export documents for customs clearance. Additional certificates are arranged when required and quoted separately.
- Commercial Invoice — product description, HS codes, value, Incoterm, and payment terms.
- Packing List — carton count, dimensions, gross/net weight per carton and total.
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB) — issued by carrier or forwarder.
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — Form E, Form A, or general CO as applicable.
- Fumigation / phytosanitary certificates — for wood packaging or regulated materials when required.
- Test reports — OEKO-TEX, material certs, or product-specific reports on request.
Payment Terms
Payment structure is agreed per order and client history. Standard terms for new B2B accounts are typically T/T (telegraphic transfer). L/C available for qualified orders with agreed terms.
- Sample orders — 100% prepayment before production/shipment.
- Sample fees — quoted upfront; credit toward bulk when stated in the PI or contract.
- First bulk order — 30% deposit after confirmation, then 70% balance before shipment (T/T).
- Repeat clients — terms may be adjusted based on relationship and volume.
- Letter of Credit (L/C) — at sight or usance, subject to bank fees and review.
- All bank charges outside China are borne by the buyer unless otherwise stated.
Quality Control Before Shipment
Goods are not shipped until production QC is complete and any agreed pre-shipment inspection is passed. This protects both parties and reduces disputes at destination.
- Inline inspection during production — materials, dimensions, print/color, workmanship.
- Final random inspection (AQL sampling) before packing completion.
- Pre-shipment photos and video for remote approval when client cannot visit.
- Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, etc.) — buyer-arranged or seller-arranged per contract.
- Hold shipment if critical defects exceed agreed AQL — rework or replacement before release.
Ports & Destinations
We ship from major coastal ports in China. Default ports depend on factory location and freight optimization — confirmed in each quotation.
- Primary ports: Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen / Yantian, Qingdao, Guangzhou.
- Destination: worldwide — US, EU, UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America.
- Door-to-door DDP quotes require full delivery address and import requirements.
- Buyers may nominate their own freight forwarder for FOB/EXW shipments.
What to Expect for Flower Orders
Typical shipping considerations for artificial flower wholesale.
- Volume-driven — LCL for trial and mid programs; FCL when CBM justifies full container.
- Shape retention packing is included in export quote — specify display sensitivity at inquiry.
- Q3–Q4 holiday peaks — advance booking for production and vessel space strongly recommended.
- Rush programs — air or express available; quote reflects shorter lead time and higher freight.
- FOB from East China ports most common; buyer may nominate forwarder for consolidated loads.
Partner size guide
- Florist / event supplier (small MOQ) — express samples, LCL sea for first program.
- Regional home & seasonal retailer — LCL or shared FCL by collection.
- Major retail or visual merchandising chain — dedicated FCL, seasonal vessel booking planned with PO.
Need a Flower Shipping Quote?
Share SKU mix, quantity, display deadline, destination, and preferred Incoterm. We will advise sea, air, or express.
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