Growing ecommerce brands often hit a wall when customers are spread across continents. Shipping everything from one location slows delivery and reduces profit margins. The smartest solution is dual 3PL fulfillment, combining the cost efficiency of China with the speed of U.S. warehousing.
According to Shopify’s 2025 Commerce Report, 72 percent of shoppers abandon carts if delivery takes longer than expected. At the same time, cross-border ecommerce sales are projected to reach 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars by 2026. For brands scaling globally, having fulfillment centers in both China and the U.S. is no longer a luxury. It is a strategy.
What Is Dual 3PL Fulfillment
China and U.S. 3PL fulfillment means splitting your logistics between two main hubs. Products are stored and shipped from a China fulfillment center for global customers and from U.S. warehouses for domestic American orders.
This setup lets you reach global buyers directly from China while giving U.S. customers the 2 to 4 day delivery speed they expect. With Lansil Global, you get both:
- A China 3PL hub connected directly to manufacturers and international shipping networks.
- U.S. warehouses in Nevada and Pennsylvania for fast local fulfillment and simple returns.
How Dual Fulfillment Works
Here is how the system flows from factory to customer:
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Production and Storage in China
Products are sourced, inspected, and stored at Lansil Global’s China fulfillment center. The team handles quality control, kitting, labeling, and packaging before dispatching orders to international customers or transferring inventory to the U.S. -
Inventory Split for Efficiency
High-volume SKUs are pre-stocked in the U.S. warehouses for local delivery, while slower-moving or international SKUs remain in China for global shipping. -
Automatic Order Routing
Orders are automatically routed based on location. U.S. orders ship domestically, while international orders ship from China. -
Unified Dashboard
Both fulfillment centers are synced in one digital platform. You can track every order, shipment, and inventory level in real time. -
Returns and Restocking
Returns are processed locally in the U.S. or at Lansil’s China hub, depending on customer location. Insights from both sides help plan restocking and future order volumes.
Dual Fulfillment Model Overview
| Fulfillment Hub | Ideal For | Average Delivery Time | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Fulfillment Center | Global customers outside the U.S. | 5 to 14 business days | Lower costs, direct access to manufacturers |
| U.S. Fulfillment Warehouse | Domestic U.S. orders | 2 to 4 business days | Faster delivery, simpler returns, tariff-smart planning |
| Dual Fulfillment (China + U.S.) | Brands selling in both global and U.S. markets | 2 to 10 business days depending on destination | Combines global reach with domestic speed, balances cost and delivery time, improves flexibility and customer experience |
Why Dual 3PL Fulfillment Matters
Ecommerce competition in 2025 is tighter than ever. Customers expect speed, transparency, and reliability. According to PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey (2024), 41 percent of online shoppers are willing to pay more for faster delivery, and 91 percent expect real-time tracking.
By using both China and U.S. fulfillment centers, brands can meet these expectations while keeping costs low. Dual fulfillment gives flexibility, protects against shipping delays, and strengthens supply chain resilience during high-demand periods.
Key Advantages of China + U.S. 3PL Fulfillment
1. Faster Delivery for Every Market
Ship U.S. orders domestically for 2 to 4 day delivery, and international orders from China within 5 to 10 days. This balance ensures global reach and local speed.
2. Lower Shipping and Storage Costs
Bulk shipments from China reduce per-unit freight costs. Storing fast-moving products in U.S. warehouses eliminates expensive international courier charges for domestic deliveries.
3. Better Customer Experience
Customers receive faster deliveries and can process returns locally. This improves satisfaction, increases retention, and enhances brand reputation.
4. Smarter Inventory Planning
Splitting stock between China and the U.S. prevents overstocking while maintaining enough inventory near your key markets. You can restock more efficiently based on real-time demand data.
5. Supply Chain Flexibility
If customs, ports, or couriers face delays in one region, your other fulfillment hub keeps operations running. This dual setup minimizes downtime and risk.
When to Move to a Dual Fulfillment Setup
You should consider dual 3PL fulfillment when:
- You serve both U.S. and international customers.
- Shipping from one region causes slow delivery or rising costs.
- Your U.S. order volume exceeds 500 shipments per month.
- You need faster returns and more predictable restocking cycles.
Lansil Global helps brands transition smoothly by managing inventory distribution, system integration, and routing automation between hubs.
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How Lansil Global Makes Dual Fulfillment Easy
The reason successful brands scale faster with Lansil Global is not luck. It is strategy.
- Tariff-smart cross-border planning protects your margins by identifying the most efficient shipping routes and customs strategies. Our logistics experts help reduce import duties and optimize freight costs.
- China hub and dual-coast U.S. warehouses provide maximum flexibility. The China center serves global customers, while our Nevada and Pennsylvania warehouses fulfill domestic orders within 2 to 4 days.
- Direct factory sourcing with in-house quality control ensures you maintain both quality and cost control. With over 2,000 verified factory partners and on-site QC teams in Shenzhen, every shipment meets international standards before it leaves the warehouse.
Lansil Global connects both sides of your supply chain under one system.
- China Side: Sourcing, factory audits, inspections, assembly, labeling, and worldwide fulfillment.
- U.S. Side: Storage, pick and pack, FBA prep, and returns management.
- Technology: One centralized dashboard syncing inventory, orders, and tracking data in real time.
With more than 15 million parcels shipped and a decade of operational experience, Lansil Global delivers a fulfillment infrastructure built for growth.
FAQs About China + U.S. 3PL Fulfillment
1. What is the main advantage of using both China and U.S. fulfillment?
You get the best of both models: low production and global shipping costs from China, and fast, local delivery for U.S. customers through domestic fulfillment.
2. How do I decide what inventory to store in each region?
Start with sales analytics. Keep high-demand SKUs in the U.S. and lower-volume or global items in China. Lansil Global can help you analyze order data to recommend the best inventory split.
3. Will I need to manage two separate systems?
No. Lansil Global integrates both sides under one dashboard, so you can track orders, shipments, and stock levels across China and the U.S. from a single platform.
4. How fast is shipping from China?
Most global orders ship within 5 to 10 business days, depending on the destination and courier service.
5. Can this model work with Shopify or Amazon?
Yes. Lansil Global integrates directly with Shopify, Amazon, and WooCommerce, automatically routing orders to the best fulfillment center based on location.
A China + U.S. 3PL fulfillment strategy gives your ecommerce brand global reach, faster delivery, and better control over logistics costs. The China hub handles international fulfillment, while U.S. warehouses take care of domestic orders for American customers.
Lansil Global brings both together — sourcing, quality control, and dual-continent fulfillment — to help your brand scale faster and serve customers everywhere.
Contact us today to learn our fulfillment solutions .
