A 1688 freight forwarder helps Nigerian buyers move goods purchased from 1688 suppliers from China to Nigeria. Since 1688 is primarily designed for the Chinese market, having a logistics arrangement for receiving and forwarding your goods can make importing much easier.
How 1688 Freight Forwarding Works
The process usually looks like this:
- Purchase your products from 1688 suppliers.
- Send your suppliers the designated China warehouse address.
- Your orders are delivered to the warehouse.
- The packages are received and identified using your customer reference.
- Multiple orders can be consolidated where appropriate.
- The cargo is prepared for international freight.
- Your shipment is forwarded to Nigeria.
This is especially useful when you purchase from several 1688 sellers.
Air Freight or Sea Freight?
The right option depends on your cargo.
Air freight can be suitable for smaller or urgent shipments, while sea freight is commonly considered for larger commercial cargo where delivery speed is less critical.
Your final cost can depend on weight, volume, product type, destination and shipping method.
What to Confirm Before Shipping
Before your suppliers dispatch your goods, confirm:
- Current China warehouse address
- Customer or shipment reference
- Package labelling requirements
- Product restrictions
- Freight charges
- Consolidation or handling fees
- Delivery arrangements in Nigeria
Don’t rely on an old warehouse address without confirming it first.
How Travo.ng Can Help
Travo.ng can help Nigerian buyers coordinate the logistics involved in moving 1688 purchases from China to Nigeria, including warehouse receiving, cargo consolidation, freight coordination and delivery where applicable.
For buyers ordering from multiple suppliers, organising the forwarding process before placing the orders can help prevent unnecessary delays.
Plan Your Freight Before Ordering
The price displayed by a 1688 supplier is only part of your total cost. Consider the cost of getting the goods to the warehouse, international freight, handling and final delivery in Nigeria.
Planning these costs beforehand gives you a clearer idea of what your goods will actually cost when they reach you.
