Overview
This is an illustrative case showing how 128 Supply Chain supports European cross-border sellers using an overseas warehouse plus last-mile parcel delivery. All figures are reference ranges.
Shipment profile
- Cargo type: e-commerce goods, mixed SKUs
- Origin: China
- Destination: EU member states (multiple markets)
- Model: overseas warehouse fulfilment + last-mile parcel carriers
Process
- Consolidation and export: SKUs consolidated at the origin warehouse, export declaration filed.
- Ocean freight: FCL shipment to a European port.
- EU customs clearance: import declaration and duty payment handled.
- Overseas warehouse intake: cargo unloaded, checked against ASN and put away on racking.
- Order fulfilment: pick-and-pack per e-commerce order, then handover to local parcel carriers for last-mile delivery.
Reference outcomes (illustrative)
- Sea transit to EU: approximately 30–40 days.
- Warehouse intake to first outbound parcel: within 24–48 hours of stock being put away.
- Last-mile delivery: typically 2–5 business days within the EU.
Notes
Final pricing depends on cargo volume, SKU count and destination countries. See [Europe dedicated line](/en-US/services/europe) or [request a quote](/en-US/quote).
