ACBuy Parcel Consolidation: How to Combine Orders into One Shipment
Smart bundling for significant international shipping savings
Why Combine Your ACBuy Orders?
International shipping costs can quickly accumulate when ordering multiple items separately. ACBuy's parcel consolidation service allows you to merge purchases from different sellers into a single shipment, dramatically reducing your per-kilogram shipping fees and eliminating redundant package handling charges.
Typical Savings with Consolidation
- 30-60% reduction in overall shipping costs
- Elimination of multiple package base fees
- Lower per-kg rates through combined weight
- Simplified tracking and customs handling
How ACBuy Parcel Consolidation Works
Purchase Multiple Items
Shop from various vendors through your ACBuy account. All items shipped to our consolidation warehouse are automatically detected for potential bundling.
Automatic Package Detection
As your purchases arrive at our warehouse, ACBuy's system identifies items that can be combined based on your delivery address and arrival timing.
Weight Calculation & Repackaging
Our warehouse team carefully repackages your items, removing unnecessary outer boxes while maintaining product protection. The system calculates the precise combined weight.
Cost Comparison & Approval
ACBuy shows you the consolidated shipping cost compared to individual shipments. You approve the combined package before final processing.
Single Shipment Dispatch
Your consolidated package ships as one unit with unified tracking, simplified customs documentation, and significantly lower shipping fees.
Understanding Combined Weight Calculations
International shipping costs are primarily determined by volumetric weight or actual weight—whichever is greater. ACBuy's consolidation service optimizes both:
Example: Three Separate Packages
| Package | Actual Weight | Volumetric Weight | Charged Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item A | 0.8 kg | 1.2 kg | 1.2 kg |
| Item B | 1.1 kg | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Item C | 0.6 kg | 0.9 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Separate Total | 2.5 kg | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Consolidated | 2.5 kg | 2.8 kg | 2.8 kg |
Consolidation saving: 0.8 kg (22% reduction in charged weight)
Maximizing Your Shipping Savings
Strategic Order Timing
Plan purchases to arrive at our warehouse within a 5-7 day window to maximize consolidation opportunities without delaying shipment.
Size Consideration
Combining smaller items with larger purchases often yields the greatest per-kg cost reductions.
Customs Optimization
Single consolidated shipments typically clear customs faster with simplified documentation requirements.
Insurance Efficiency
Insuring one consolidated package is often more cost-effective than multiple individual policies.
Start Consolidating Your ACBuy Orders Today
Ready to reduce your international shipping costs? ACBuy's parcel consolidation is automatically available for all account holders. Simply make your purchases as usual, and we'll handle the bundle optimization.
Have questions about specific items or consolidation timing? Our support team can provide personalized advice for your shipment needs.