Combine Taobao and 1688 Orders for Shipping to Europe: A Consolidation Checklist
Buying from several Taobao or 1688 suppliers creates a practical question: should you wait for every order and ship together, or send the ready goods first? For buyers shipping to Spain, Germany, France or another European destination, the answer starts with order coordination—not a price per kilogram.
Taobao and 1688 order consolidation means organizing eligible supplier parcels into a planned shipment. It does not automatically mean lower costs. Packing, timing and the shipping service all matter. Use this checklist before approving dispatch.
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Build one list for every supplier order
A product photo alone may not identify the correct size, colour or quantity. Prepare a shared order list with:
- Supplier name, order number and product URL.
- Selected variations, quantities and expected parcel count.
- Domestic tracking numbers, where available.
- Your destination country, postal code and required-by date.
- Items that are urgent and items that can wait.
Mark orders as awaiting arrival, received but being checked, awaiting your decision, or ready for packing. A warehouse delivery scan does not establish that the contents match your order.
Agree on inspection before combining parcels
Specify what you need checked: quantity, visible damage, colour, size labels or particular details. A basic visual check is different from a functional test or specialist assessment. Confirm the available scope and charges before relying on a particular check.
For example, a pouch order might need colour and zipper checks, while fragile home accessories need a different packing discussion. These are illustrative requests, not a promise that every test is available. See the AllDaigou inspection options and fees and ask about your goods.
Keep useful packaging and compare the final cartons
Distinguish a supplier’s shipping carton from retail packaging. Product boxes, labels, accessories and instructions may need to stay together. Do not request blanket packaging removal without considering protection, resale presentation and possible returns.
Ask which items can share a carton, whether reinforcement is needed, and whether heavy and fragile goods should travel separately. Compare packed dimensions, actual weight, carton count and any repacking charges. Some services use volumetric weight; adding the product weights alone will not establish the shipping charge.
Decide what happens if one supplier is late
Waiting for a delayed order may conflict with your sales schedule. Ask for two options where available: hold all goods for one dispatch, or send specified ready items first. Check additional shipping and handling costs, storage terms and how the remaining stock will be identified.
For illustration, a retailer could have pouches ready while a second supplier corrects a quantity shortage. The right decision depends on the deadline and the revised quotes—not simply on having fewer shipments.
Confirm the route only after checking the goods
A destination alone is not enough to select a shipping service. Provide product descriptions, materials and any features that could affect acceptance, along with the packed measurements. Ask what the quote includes and excludes, and whether the requested route accepts the goods.
If road freight is being considered, the China-to-Europe truck freight guide provides related background. Confirm current availability, pricing and estimated transit time for the actual shipment. Consolidation does not guarantee a particular route or delivery date.
Consolidating China supplier orders for Spain
For Taobao and 1688 purchases going to Spain, confirm the destination postal code, whether the address is on the mainland or an island, and the packed carton measurements. Check the China-to-Spain parcel rate table for the listed parcel service, then request a shipment-specific quote for bulky goods, multiple cartons or another transport mode. Parcel rates do not automatically apply to consolidated freight.
Copy this request for a consolidation quote
Destination country and postal code:
Product URLs, variations and quantities:
Already purchased or buying assistance needed:
Supplier order and domestic tracking numbers:
Urgent items and required-by date:
Inspection requests:
Packaging to retain and reinforcement requests:
Compare combined dispatch with an earlier partial shipment:
Please confirm the final packing plan and itemized quote before dispatch.
Can Taobao and 1688 orders be shipped together?
Orders from both platforms can be assessed for consolidation, but suitability depends on the goods, arrival status and packing or route requirements. Send the complete order list rather than assuming every item can share one shipment.
Plan your next shipment with AllDaigou
Send your product links, quantities and destination to AllDaigou. We can discuss buying assistance, inspection requests, packing and international shipping according to the order. If you have already purchased, include the current order status so the next steps can be checked before anything is dispatched.