joint shipping

joint shipping is a logistics strategy where multiple parcels or goods—either from the same customer or different buyers—are grouped into a single shipment to save on transportation costs. This is commonly seen in international e-commerce platforms like Shein, DHgate, and AliExpress. For the customer, joint shipping may result in a short delay while waiting for all items to be gathered, but overall it leads to more affordable and environmentally efficient delivery. Businesses use this method to streamline inventory movement, and freight forwarders often apply it to reduce customs clearance charges and increase shipping value efficiency.