China–Spain–Portugal purchasing and logistics guides
Find practical answers about purchasing in China, imports, warehousing, delivery and returns in Spain and Portugal.
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GuidesEditorial review: 8 October 2026
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Purchasing and quality checks
Prepare the first purchase and agree checks before dispatch.
First direct purchase in China: preparing imports to Spain
Check the order, product documents and delivery terms before paying for your first purchase and booking freight to Spain.
View detailsConnecting purchase checks with dispatch from China
Use specifications, inspection and receiving records to check which goods are approved for dispatch from China.
View detailsConsolidation and transport
Organize suppliers, compare shipping and complete forwarder handover.
How to consolidate orders from Chinese suppliers
Prepare order records, inventory and arrival dates to combine purchases from several suppliers before shipping from China.
View detailsShipping 50–60 kg from China to Spain: comparing options
Compare options using the same weight, dimensions and delivery scope. Weight alone does not determine the cost of a 50–60 kg shipment.
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From warehouse to forwarder in China: completing handover
Check that approved inventory matches the collected parcels and retain the forwarder handover documents.
View detailsDirect transport or groupage to Portugal: preparing the comparison
Compare direct transport and groupage using identical goods, collection, destination and delivery requirements before choosing an option for Portugal.
View detailsB/L, sea waybill and destination release
Identify the sea transport document and confirm release, customs and collection with the responsible parties before collecting goods.
View detailsEXW, FCA or FOB: confirm supplier pickup arrangements in China
This English summary covers origin checks for a purchase in China destined for Spain or Portugal. Confirm the agreed rule, edition, delivery point and actual tasks with the supplier and carrier. The main article is in Spanish.
View detailsPerfumes and aerosols: what to confirm before preparing a shipment
This English summary organizes perfume and aerosol checks before booking transport from China to Spain or Portugal. Review the actual product and planned services. The main article is in Spanish.
View detailsImport costs and responsibilities
Compare quote scope and check each party’s obligations.
How to compare the cost of importing from China to Spain
Compare freight, imports and delivery for the same goods, destination and scope to identify missing charges in a quote.
View detailsDDP or DAP from China to Spain: responsibilities before buying
Check who handles imports and carries the related obligations. Confirm the DDP or DAP rule and named place in writing.
View detailsLow-value imports: 2026 review
Review VAT, duty and clearance separately when comparing quotes for low-value imports in 2026.
View detailsCustoms value: invoices and payments
Gather invoices, orders, sale terms and payment records for the representative to review the declared customs value.
View detailsContainer charges: demurrage, detention and storage
Check free time, event dates and the terms of each charge before collecting a container and arranging its return.
View detailsEntry through Spain and delivery to Portugal: separate T1 transit from import release
This English summary helps coordinate goods entering through Spain with a Portuguese destination. The representative must confirm customs status and the intended procedure for the specific operation. The main article is in Spanish.
View detailsStock, delivery and returns in Iberia
Decide where to hold stock and manage delivery and returns.
Direct shipping from China or stock in Spain: how to decide
Compare customer delivery time, inventory, returns and tied-up capital before choosing direct shipping or stock in Spain.
View detailsLabel, customs release and acceptance: three milestones
Distinguish label creation, customs release and physical carrier acceptance to identify your parcel's current stage.
View detailsDelivery issues in Spain: what to check and report
Identify the shipment stage and gather references, events and a description of the issue to request a delivery review.
View detailsReturns and stock in Spain: separate receiving from decisions
Record each return and await instructions for checking, repacking or restocking. Receiving a product does not make it sellable stock.
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Black Friday in Iberia: preparing stock, orders and delivery
Prepare dates, responsibilities and capacity for receiving, orders, delivery and returns before the campaign.
View detailsDelivery and returns: preparing the e-commerce experience
Organize order, delivery and returns information to answer buyers and route each issue to the appropriate contact.
View detailsArrival in Iberia and final delivery: preparing the operational handover
Check arrival, release and final-operator handover before interpreting tracking events in Spain or Portugal.
View detailsFrom a CSV to the first shipment batch
Validate fields, format and references for a first batch, and agree carrier handover before increasing volume.
View detailsBefore returning a product to China
Confirm authorization, the return address and transport and receiving requirements before sending a product back to China.
View detailsStock for multiple channels in Spain and Portugal
Match SKUs, locations and available stock to avoid selling the same unit across channels without inventory control.
View detailsOne order, several parcels: recording a partial delivery
Match each parcel to its order and products to identify what was delivered and which quantities are still outstanding.
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Units, cases and kits: connecting purchases, stock and fulfilment
Define units, cases and kits for each reference so purchasing, stock and fulfilment use consistent quantities.
View detailsChanging or cancelling an order: confirm the fulfilment outcome
Check fulfilment status and confirm whether a change or cancellation can be applied before notifying the buyer.
View detailsReceiving discrepancies: from counts to available stock
Compare expected and received quantities. Document discrepancies and await authorization before updating available stock.
View detailsCTT Group and DHL network
Corporate context for understanding the distribution network.