1. Unit Economics and Factory Sourcing on 1688
Marketplace profitability on platforms like Wildberries and Ozon begins with accurate unit cost modeling. Wholesale portal 1688 offers direct factory pricing unavailable on retail sites.
When evaluating manufacturers, prioritize verified industrial enterprises (实力商家), operating history, and reorder rates (回头率).
Your landed cost equation must incorporate product price in RMB, domestic China shipping, foreign exchange, line-haul freight (from 20 kg), packaging, and marketplace commissions.
- •Source directly on 1688 at original factory prices
- •Evaluate manufacturer credentials, factory age, and reorder rates
- •Calculate total landed cost including line-haul freight and packaging
2. Ordering Product Samples and Quality Inspection in Guangzhou
Never place a commercial production order for a new SKU without testing a pre-production sample.
Cargo-W69 procures samples at 0% commission, inspects them at our Guangzhou facility (operating since 2019), and provides comprehensive free photo reports.
When bulk orders arrive, staff inspect dimensions, color matching, and manufacturing defects before international dispatch, eliminating cross-border returns.
- •Mandatory sample testing prior to bulk production orders
- •0% commission purchasing with free inspection photos
- •Defective items rejected directly in China before export
3. Barcode Labeling (58x40 mm) at Our Guangzhou Warehouse
Repackaging and applying barcodes at destination warehouses adds significant expense and introduces delays.
Cargo-W69 prints and applies seller thermal barcodes (58×40 mm) directly at our Guangzhou warehouse: generating labels from your PDF files and polybagging each unit individually.
Parcels arrive ready for direct delivery into marketplace sorting centers (Koledino, Elektrostal, Kazan, etc.).
- •Thermal barcode labeling (58×40 mm) applied in Guangzhou
- •Individual protective polybagging per unit
- •Eliminates third-party repacking costs in destination country
4. Line-Haul Freight from 20 kg and Hub Delivery
Commercial inventory for marketplaces travels via scheduled road line-haul starting from 20 kg, ensuring consistent restocking cycles.
Freight charges are paid upon delivery at the destination terminal.
For corporate entities and individual entrepreneurs, we provide full B2B contracts, wire invoices, and closing documentation.
- •Scheduled road line-haul from 20 kg maintains stock availability
- •Freight settlement upon arrival at destination city
- •Complete B2B documentation and accounting compliance
Full-Cycle Sourcing for Marketplace Sellers
Procurement and warehouse preparation in China:
Receive marketplace-ready stock directly from China without intermediaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Wildberries barcodes be printed and attached in China?
Yes, download the barcode PDF from your seller portal, and our Guangzhou team prints and adheres them to each individual product.
What is the minimum order size for marketplace shipping?
Minimum shipment weight for road freight is 20 kg. Individual samples can be shipped via postal routes.
Do you work with corporate entities via bank transfer?
Yes, we work with companies: contract, bank invoice, and closing documents.