Independent sourcing & logistics directory
China Sourcing & Logistics Resource Hub
A bookmarked directory of vetted China procurement portals, sourcing agents, freight partners, and cross-border tools. Compare options here, then book directly with the provider that fits your shipment.
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Sourcing marketplaces
The platforms Chinese sellers use every day. Open one in a new tab and compare before you commit.
Price & cost comparison
1688 vs Alibaba price comparator
Before you pay an overseas USD quote, check what the same goods actually cost landed from China.
Formula: (1688 RMB ÷ FX rate) + domestic freight + international freight → landed USD vs Alibaba quote.
Price comparison tools
External price & rate checkers
Third-party reference sites that help you verify prices, FX, and freight before you commit.
Manmanbuy · 慢慢买
Historical price tracker across Chinese retail sites — spot fake discounts before you buy.Open price comparison → WWise · mid-market FX
Convert at the real mid-market rate, not a marked-up bank rate — the rate your comparator should use.Open FX calculator → FFreightos · freight rates
Compare instant sea & air freight quotes across lanes to sanity-check your consolidation cost.Open rate comparison →Integrated Sourcing & Buying Agency
Solves the two biggest overseas-buyer pain points: no local Chinese payment method, and no way to inspect goods on-site.
AliCouriers Fulfillment Hub
Guangzhou warehouse consolidation, China–Europe truck-line lanes, air & sea DDP lines, and EU local fulfillment from overseas warehouses.
Get a quote on AliCouriers →Reference desk
Cross-border tools
Cross-border databases and trackers we link to — handy companions to the planning tools.
Practical tools and guides for Alibaba buyers importing from China.
Trade rules and freight rates change. This site is a practical reference — confirm the official schedule and the details with your provider before you act on a shipment.
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