Merch logistics insider tips — same-day, multi-location, customs

Pro tips: (1) Same-day in major cities: pre-stage 50-100 units of common stock at our hub, dispatch within 4 hours of order — useful for emergency client gifts. (2) Multi-location: use a 3PL like ShipBob for 50+ addresses, $0.30-0.80/unit handling + carrier rate. (3) Customs: pre-clear cargo via T1 transit doc to inland customs office (vs port) — saves 1-2 days at port congestion. (4) DDP for EU: $5-15/kg surcharge but eliminates buyer paperwork. (5) Combine with inbound logistics: pickup direct from factory + forward to end-customer via single carrier — saves 8-15% vs split.