LoongBuy: How to Combine Multiple Orders into One Shipment
International shipping costs can quickly add up when you're ordering multiple items from Chinese websites. Fortunately, LoongBuy offers a practical solution: package consolidation. Combining multiple orders into a single shipment is one of the smartest ways to save money on international shipping.
What is Package Consolidation?
Package consolidation is the process of taking multiple individual orders or items that have arrived at LoongBuy's warehouse and repacking them into a single, combined parcel before it is shipped to your international address. Instead of paying separate shipping fees for each small package, you pay for one larger, and often more cost-effective, shipment.
Step-by-Step Guide to Combining Your LoongBuy Orders
Step 1: Use the Same LoongBuy Identification Code
When purchasing items from various Chinese online stores (like Taobao, Tmall, or 1688), always ensure you use your unique LoongBuy warehouse address and identification code. This code is crucial as it ensures all your purchases are correctly routed to your personal storage space within the LoongBuy warehouse.
Step 2: Wait for All Items to Arrive at the Warehouse
After placing your orders, track their status in your LoongBuy account. Your "My Warehouse" section will show each item as it is received. Be patient and wait for all the items you wish to combine to arrive. The system will show thumbnail pictures of the items, their description, and their individual weight.
Step 3: Submit a Parcel Consolidation Request
Once all your desired items are marked as "Arrived" in your warehouse:
- Go to the "My Warehouse" page.
- Check the boxes next to all the items you want to combine.
- Click the "Consolidate Parcels" or similar button.
The LoongBuy warehouse staff will then physically gather your items, remove any excess retail packaging to save space and weight, and carefully repack them into a single, secure box.
Step 4: Calculate the Total Weight and Volume
After consolidation, LoongBuy will provide you with the new total dimensions and weight of your combined parcel. Shipping costs are calculated based on either the actual weightvolumetric weight
- Actual Weight:
- Volumetric Weight:
This accurate weight is essential for the next step.
Step 5: Choose Your Delivery Method
This is where you balance cost, speed, and safety. LoongBuy typically offers several international shipping methods:
- EMS:
- ePacket:
- DHL/FedEx/UPS:
- Specialized Lines:
How to Choose:
Step 6: Pay and Ship!
Once you've selected your preferred shipping method and paid the final shipping fee, LoongBuy will process your parcel. They will provide you with a tracking number so you can monitor your combined shipment's journey right to your doorstep.
Key Benefits of Combining Orders
- Significant Cost Savings:
- Reduced Per-Kg Rate:
- Consolidated Tracking:
- Potential Customs Advantage:
By following this simple process to consolidate your LoongBuy orders, you turn multiple expensive shipments into a single, economical one. It’s a straightforward strategy that maximizes your shopping efficiency and minimizes your international shipping costs.