Foreign trade and importing from China

We audit your supply chain, negotiate with suppliers at origin and control your goods in China until they reach your warehouse.

Foreign trade

Importing from China: are you sure you are getting the best price?

Many companies have been importing from China for years through the same supplier or the same importer without knowing whether they are overpaying. We have a physical presence in China and a network of suppliers that allows us to audit your current supply chain and find better terms for the very same product you already use.

We take care of the entire journey: from negotiation at origin and checking the goods before shipment to customs clearance and delivery to your premises. You focus on your business; we focus on the logistics.

  • First analysis meeting free of charge.
  • Direct negotiation with manufacturers at origin.
  • On-site quality and quantity control in China.
  • Export clearance, import and delivery.
Foreign trade: importing goods by container from China
China
Physical presence at origin
Door to door
Right to your warehouse
Free
First meeting

What we do for your business when importing from China

Finding better opportunities

We research alternative suppliers at origin and negotiate more competitive terms than those of your current importers.

Control of shipment at origin

We check on site that the goods shipped are exactly what was agreed: same product, same quality and same quantities, before they leave for their destination.

Export clearance management

We coordinate all the documentation and formalities required at origin so your goods leave without delays.

Import management

We handle the entry process into the country, customs clearance and all related formalities.

Delivery to your premises

Your goods arrive directly at your warehouse or factory, ready to use, with transport coordinated.

A single point of contact

One team is accountable for the whole operation, from the supplier to your loading dock, with no chains of middlemen.

Where the room for improvement usually lies

When we analyse an import set-up, savings and security usually come from three areas:

Purchase price

Comparing the same product across several manufacturers and negotiating directly at origin removes intermediary margins.

Quality control

Checking the goods before shipment prevents you from receiving defective products, short quantities or wrong references when it is already too late to claim.

Lead times and logistics

Coordinating production, export, freight and import with a single team reduces waiting times and surprises at customs.

Container ship carrying imported goods on a sea route

How it works

  1. Free, no-obligation meeting

    Book a sales meeting. We analyse your product, volumes and current import set-up.

  2. Audit and proposal

    We show you where there is room for improvement in price, quality control or lead times, with alternative suppliers.

  3. Purchasing and control at origin

    We negotiate, supervise production and check the goods before they are loaded into the container.

  4. Export, customs and delivery

    We manage clearance at origin, import at destination and delivery to your premises.

Who is this service for?

We work with companies that already import or want to start importing safely:

  • Distributors and wholesalers
  • Manufacturers buying components
  • Retailers and e-commerce
  • Construction companies
  • Agricultural sector
  • First-time importers

Frequently asked questions about importing and foreign trade

What does the supply chain audit include?

We review what you buy, from whom, at what price and how the goods reach you. With that information we look for alternative suppliers at origin and show you where there is room for improvement in price, quality or lead times.

Is there a charge for the first meeting?

No. The first meeting is free and with no obligation: we analyse your case and, if we see room for improvement, we present a proposal.

How do you control the quality of the goods?

As we have a physical presence in China, we check on site that the goods being shipped are exactly what was agreed: same product, same quality and same quantities.

Do you also handle customs?

Yes. We manage export clearance at origin and import at destination, including customs clearance and all related formalities.

Where are the goods delivered to?

To your warehouse or factory. Delivery is to your premises, ready to use.

Can I use the service if I already have a supplier?

Yes, in fact it is the most common case: we compare your current supplier with alternatives for the same product and help you decide based on data.

Book your free meeting

We analyse your product and your current import set-up and show you where you can improve on price, quality or lead times.

Adrián Marengo, founder of Mar Containers