Shipping coordination
Coordinate shipping only after readiness is real.
We act as one point of control between suppliers, shipping agents, inspectors, and the importer so booking does not run ahead of reality.
- LCL and FCL
- Minimum 1 CBM
- Booking and documents controlled
ChinaSuppliers
ControlInspect + verify
EthiopiaImporter
ReadinessBookingLoadingDocuments
Scope
What shipping coordination covers
Shipping coordination starts when the shipment scope is clear enough to control the handoff.
Included
- LCL and FCL coordination from China to Ethiopia
- Shipping quote coordination and booking follow-up
- Supplier delivery and warehouse handoff tracking
- Container loading oversight when included in scope
- Document control through payment and final release
Not included unless agreed
- Actual freight, duty, tax, storage, insurance, or port charges unless separately quoted
- Carrier schedule guarantees or customs authority decisions
- Supplier sourcing marketplace services
- Final document release before payment requirements are satisfied
Process
Shipping coordination workflow
The shipment should move only when supplier readiness, quote approval, booking, loading, and document control are clear.
- 01
Customer submits request
We collect the route, goods, supplier list, shipment size, inspection need, and target ship window.
- 02
Supplier readiness confirmed
Each supplier is checked for readiness date, quantity, documents, and unresolved issues.
- 03
Inspection conducted if selected
The inspection follows the customer checklist and records evidence before shipping decisions.
- 04
Shipping quote provided
We coordinate the quote with the shipping agent based on ready goods, mode, volume, and timing.
- 05
Customer approves
The importer approves the quote, scope, and next move before booking is treated as confirmed.
- 06
Container booked
For FCL, the container is booked. For LCL, the consolidation plan and cutoff are confirmed.
- 07
Goods moved and loaded
Supplier delivery, warehouse handoff, loading oversight, and shipment references are controlled.
- 08
Documents released after payment
Final documents are released only after payment and file requirements are satisfied.
Pricing
Sample pricing
Pricing is shown clearly so importers can understand the coordination layer before freight and third-party charges are quoted.
Inspection
For China-side supplier inspection before Ethiopia-bound shipment coordination.
1 supplierChecklist setup, supplier appointment, inspection coordination, evidence, and report.
$299Up to 5 suppliersMulti-supplier inspection coordination for one importer shipment file.
$4995+ suppliersExpanded supplier coverage with consolidated issue tracking and readiness summary.
$799Shipping coordination
For coordination, booking control, loading oversight, and document follow-up.
20ft containerCoordination fee for FCL shipment control from China to Ethiopia.
$1,50040ft containerCoordination fee for larger FCL shipment control from China to Ethiopia.
$2,000LCL shipmentsMinimum shipment is 1 CBM. Coordination depends on goods, suppliers, and timing.
Quoted by scopeMinimum shipment: 1 CBM. Freight, duties, taxes, storage, insurance, supplier payments, and third-party fees are separate unless explicitly included in writing.
Trust
Responsibility boundaries
Clear scope protects the importer and keeps the operation honest.
- We are not responsible for supplier changes made after inspection unless the goods are re-inspected.
- We are not responsible for items the customer did not specify in the inspection checklist.
- We are not responsible for suppliers not inspected by TradeLinkOps.
- We do not position ourselves as a general sourcing marketplace or supplier-price negotiation service.
- Freight charges, duties, taxes, storage, insurance, supplier payments, and third-party fees are separate unless explicitly included in a written scope.
FAQ
Importer questions
Short answers for common China-to-Ethiopia coordination questions.
Do you inspect goods before shipping?
Yes, when inspection is selected. We coordinate inspection in China against the customer checklist before the shipment moves to the shipping approval step.
What is included in the shipping coordination fee?
The coordination fee covers operational control: readiness follow-up, shipping-agent coordination, quote and booking follow-up, loading oversight when included, and document control. Freight, duties, taxes, storage, insurance, and third-party fees are separate unless explicitly included.
Do you handle both LCL and FCL?
Yes. We coordinate LCL shipments from 1 CBM and FCL shipments such as 20ft and 40ft containers from China to Ethiopia.
Do you negotiate supplier prices?
No, supplier price negotiation is not the main offer. TradeLinkOps focuses on operational coordination, readiness verification, inspection, shipping coordination, loading oversight, and document control.
What happens if the goods change after inspection?
Supplier changes made after inspection are outside the inspected scope unless the goods are re-inspected. This boundary is important because the inspection only covers what was checked at that time.
When are documents released?
Final documents are released after payment requirements are satisfied and the document file is ready for release. We do not treat document release as complete before payment control is clear.
Start
Ready to coordinate a China-to-Ethiopia shipment?
Send the suppliers, goods, volume, route, and timing. We will confirm whether the file is ready for quote, inspection, or booking.