Shipping & Delivery for B2B Buyers
Practical logistics information for international procurement teams. Lead times, export packing configurations, freight terms, and documentation — confirmed at order placement, not estimated after the fact.
The content on this page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute a binding commercial agreement. Specific lead times, freight terms, and shipping arrangements are confirmed at order placement. We strongly recommend confirming all logistics details directly with our sales team before finalizing your procurement plan.
How We Pack and Load Solar Lighting for Export
Every carton that leaves our facility is sized for container efficiency, not just product protection. We design carton dimensions around standard 20GP and 40HQ loading configurations — a detail that sounds minor until you're paying for a half-empty container because your supplier packed for warehouse shelves instead of ocean freight.
Component-Separated Packing
Standard configuration for solar street lights and area lights
For most solar street lights and area lights, we pack the fixture body, solar panel, mounting hardware, and accessory kit as separate components within a single carton. This keeps the carton weight manageable for port handling and reduces the risk of panel glass damage during transit.
Why component separation matters
We switched to this configuration after seeing cracked panels on integrated packs — the panel face-down orientation in a combined pack concentrates stress at the glass edge during stacking. Separating components eliminates that failure mode entirely.
Container-Optimized Cartons
Carton dimensions are engineered around 20GP and 40HQ loading configurations — not warehouse shelf dimensions.
Traceability & Labeling
Each carton carries a batch code label for traceability, and accessory packs are checked against a packing list before the carton is sealed.
Standard Export
Carton-only, shrink-wrapped and strapped for container loading. Default configuration for most international orders.
Palletized Delivery
Available for buyers who need it — typically distributors receiving into a warehouse with forklift access.
Lead Times: What to Expect from Order Confirmation to Container
Standard catalog models ship in 15–25 working days from order confirmation and deposit receipt. OEM/ODM orders with custom specifications run 25–35 working days depending on engineering scope and whether tooling changes are involved.
Standard Catalog Models
Working days from order confirmation and deposit receipt. Applies to all active catalog SKUs.
Working Days
OEM/ODM Custom Orders
Adjusted lumen output, private-label packaging, modified battery capacity. Scope depends on engineering requirements and tooling changes.
Working Days
Sample Orders
Typically 2–10 units. Standard models: 5–7 working days. Custom configurations: 10–15 working days.
Working Days
These Are Production Lead Times, Not Estimates
We confirm the schedule at order placement based on current line loading. If a production schedule change affects your delivery window, we communicate it before it becomes a problem at your receiving end — not after the container has already sailed.
Factors That Affect Lead Time in Practice
Repeat Orders on Existing SKUs
We maintain component stock for active catalog models, so reorders on established SKUs often run at the shorter end of the 15–25 day window.
Mixed-SKU Orders
Multiple product categories in one container don't extend lead time. Our 6 production lines run different product types simultaneously, so a mixed order of street lights, flood lights, and wall lights ships on the same schedule as a single-SKU order of equivalent volume.
OEM Engineering Scope
Custom specifications — adjusted lumen output, private-label packaging, modified battery capacity — run 25–35 working days depending on whether tooling changes are involved.
Don't Forget the Freight Booking Window
Common procurement oversight
The most common lead time surprise we see is buyers who factor in production time but forget to account for the freight booking window. Book your freight forwarder before production completes, not after — vessel space on popular lanes fills 1–2 weeks out.
Practical guidance
Typical End-to-End Timeline
Ocean transit varies by destination port. Steps 1–4 are within our production scope.
Chinese New Year and Factory Holidays
CNY typically falls in late January or February and results in a 2–3 week factory closure. Orders placed in the 4–6 weeks before CNY should account for this in delivery planning. We publish our holiday schedule at the start of each year and flag it proactively when it affects an order window.
Factory Closure
2–3 Weeks
Typical CNY duration
Pre-CNY Cutoff
4–6 Weeks
Before holiday start
Notice Given
Start of Year
Schedule published early
Incoterms: Where Our Responsibility Ends and Yours Begins
We support FOB Shenzhen as our standard term and CIF to major destination ports on request. Understanding which term applies to your order determines who books freight, who carries insurance risk, and where cost responsibility transfers.
FOB Shenzhen
Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once goods are loaded on the vessel at Shenzhen port. You arrange and pay for ocean freight, destination port charges, customs clearance, and inland delivery.
What we handle (FOB)
What you handle (FOB)
Best for: Buyers with established freight forwarder relationships who want full control over shipping costs and carrier selection.
CIF Destination Port
We arrange and pay for ocean freight and minimum insurance to the named destination port. Risk transfers to the buyer when goods are loaded on the vessel — but cost responsibility extends to the destination port.
What we handle (CIF)
What you handle (CIF)
Best for: Buyers who prefer a single landed cost to destination port and don't have a preferred freight forwarder arrangement.
Risk Transfer Points at a Glance
Factory
Production complete
Shenzhen Port
Loaded on vessel
Destination Port
Arrival
Your Warehouse
Final delivery
A Note on Incoterms and US Tariffs
Regardless of which Incoterm applies, import duties and tariffs at the destination country are always the buyer's responsibility. For US buyers, this includes any applicable Section 301 tariffs on goods of Chinese origin. We provide complete country-of-origin documentation and HS code classification to support your customs broker's filing. If you need guidance on applicable duty rates, your customs broker or trade attorney is the right resource — we can provide the product documentation they'll need.
Freight Terms and Shipping Arrangements
We ship on FOB Guangzhou or FOB Shenzhen terms as standard. CIF and CNF arrangements are available for buyers who prefer a delivered cost structure — we work with established freight forwarders on the major export lanes to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
FOB Terms
FOB Guangzhou or FOB Shenzhen as standard. Risk and cost transfer to you once goods are loaded at the named port.
CIF & CNF Available
Delivered cost structure options for buyers who prefer a single landed price. We coordinate with established forwarders on all major export lanes.
Your Own Forwarder
We coordinate directly with your nominated agent. Packing list, commercial invoice, and carton measurements provided in advance so your forwarder can book and prepare customs documentation without waiting on us.
Typical Transit Times by Region
Port to port, not door to door. Carrier estimates — vary by vessel schedule and port congestion. Confirm current transit times with your freight forwarder at booking.
| Destination | Approximate Transit |
|---|---|
| North America (West Coast) | 14–18 days |
| North America (East Coast) | 22–28 days |
| Europe (Northern ports) | 25–32 days |
| Middle East (Dubai / Jeddah) | 12–18 days |
| Southeast Asia | 5–12 days |
| Africa (East / West) | 20–35 days |
These are carrier estimates and vary by vessel schedule and port congestion. We recommend your freight forwarder confirm current transit times at booking.
Export Documentation
Standard export documentation is prepared for every shipment. For regulated markets, additional compliance documents are available. Let us know your requirements at order placement — arranging documentation after the container has shipped adds time and cost that neither of us wants.
Standard Documents — Every Shipment
Commercial Invoice
Itemized by SKU, quantity, unit price, and total value, in the currency agreed at order placement.
Packing List
Carton count, gross and net weight, dimensions, and batch codes.
Bill of Lading
Issued by the carrier, provided once the container is loaded.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by the Zhongshan Chamber of Commerce. Required for preferential tariff treatment in many markets.
Compliance Documents — Regulated Markets
CE Declaration of Conformity
Covers CE-marked products for EU and EEA market entry.
RoHS Compliance Declaration
Component-level material declarations available on request.
IP Test Certificates
IP65 or IP67 test reports for the specific product models in your order.
IEC 62124 Test Reports
For solar photovoltaic performance compliance.
Additional Documentation — Request at Order Placement
If your customs broker or import authority requires additional documentation — Form A (GSP), specific country-of-origin formats, or product-specific test reports — let us know at order placement.
Arranging documentation after the container has shipped adds time and cost that neither of us wants.
Minimum Order Quantities and Order Structure
Standard catalog models start at 100 units per SKU — low enough to run a market test or fill a project requirement without committing to a full container. Here's how order structure works across catalog and custom configurations.
Standard Catalog MOQ
Applies to all standard catalog models. Sufficient for a market test or a defined project requirement without locking into a full container commitment.
Container Capacity
300–600 units of solar street lights or area lights, depending on wattage and housing size
Roughly double the 20GP capacity — the preferred option for larger catalog builds
Mixed-SKU Consolidation
Buyers building a mixed solar lighting catalog can consolidate multiple SKUs into a single container — street lights, flood lights, wall lights, and garden products in one shipment.
- One set of shipping documents
- One freight booking
- Multiple product categories, single container
OEM / ODM Custom Orders
OEM/ODM orders with custom specifications are discussed case by case. The engineering scope determines the minimum viable run.
Practical floor for most custom configurations — the range where tooling and component procurement costs are absorbed without distorting your unit economics.
Engineering scope, component sourcing complexity, and tooling requirements all factor into the final MOQ for custom specifications. Contact us to discuss your project.
After the Container Ships
What happens once your container is loaded — documents, tracking, and how we handle discrepancies on arrival.
Shipping Documents
We provide all required export documents within 3 working days of container loading.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificates
For buyers using letters of credit, we coordinate document preparation with your bank's requirements before the shipment date.
Shipment Tracking
Once the container is loaded and the bill of lading is issued, we provide the details you need to track your shipment.
Arrival Discrepancies
If there's a discrepancy between the packing list and what arrives at your warehouse — a missing accessory pack, a carton count difference — contact us promptly.
We resolve packing discrepancies directly. Prompt reporting ensures we can act on the issue effectively.
For product quality issues covered under warranty, see our Warranty & Return Policy page.
Two Separate Processes
Packing discrepancies (carton counts, missing accessories) and product quality warranty claims are handled through different channels. Packing issues are resolved directly with our logistics team. Product quality issues follow the warranty process outlined on the Warranty & Return Policy page.
Contact for Shipping and Logistics Questions
For order-specific shipping questions, freight term discussions, or documentation requirements, reach our sales team directly.
sales@jxsol.com
Best for documentation requests, freight term discussions, and detailed order queries.
+8613627818806
Fastest response for quick questions on lead times, container loading, and shipping status.
Phone
+86 153 9880 7118
Direct line for urgent shipping coordination or time-sensitive logistics discussions.
Placing a First Order?
If you're placing a first order and want to walk through the logistics process before committing — lead time confirmation, container loading plan, documentation checklist — send us your order details and we'll go through it with you.
Last updated: 2026-05-20