Carrier space tightens every year between August and October. Booking three to four weeks ahead, staying flexible on gateway ports and consolidating LCL shipments are the three levers that keep your cargo moving when the market is tight.
A practical way to split your replenishment: move the fast movers by air to cover the lead time, and send the bulky, slow-turning SKUs by ocean. We break down the cost per cubic metre and the realistic door-to-FBA timelines.
Most clearance delays come from paperwork, not from the cargo itself. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and any product-specific licences — here is what to prepare before your shipment departs.
