Store inventory in China and fulfil orders to Australia and global markets through a more flexible cross-border model.
Get a Fulfilment Plan| Costs | Traditional Costs | Wefulfil |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Freight | $0.95 | - |
| Handing & Processing | $0.74 (Total) | - |
| Customs & Tariffs | $1.30 | - |
| Storage & Warehousing | $0.27 | $0.00 |
| Pick & Pack | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| Shipping | $9.00 | $9.30 |
| Total Costs | $16.50 | $9.80 |
Review your current inventory and fulfilment model.
Move stock into China with receiving and optional QC support.
Connect your store for synced order flow.
Dispatch orders from China to AU and other markets.
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Read moreA China 3PL refers to a third-party fulfillment service located in China that stores inventory and ships orders directly to customers worldwide, keeping stock closer to manufacturing.
It is best for Australian DTC brands sourcing in China that want to reduce bulk imports, improve inventory turnover, and establish a leaner fulfilment structure for AU and global markets.
It can, provided the brand has consistent repeat demand and is ready to move away from fragmented dropshipping into a structured inventory and fulfillment workflow.
Local Australian fulfillment is often a better fit when next-day domestic delivery speed is the absolute highest priority, and product demand is stable enough to justify large bulk stock commitments.
Unlike dropshipping where suppliers ship one-off orders (often with inconsistent packaging and timing), China 3PL involves centralized inventory management, quality control, branding options, and structured SLA-backed shipping routes.
Yes. Centralizing inventory in China allows brands to ship directly to markets like the US, UK, EU, and NZ without the cost and complexity of shipping from Australia or setting up multiple local warehouses.
