Manufacturing your products is only part of the process. Once production is complete, getting the finished order from the factory to your business safely and efficiently becomes equally important.

For international buyers sourcing leather goods and sports products, shipping time can vary considerably depending on the order.

How Long Does International Shipping Usually Take?

For many standard international courier shipments from Global Edge Solutions, transit is typically around 7–12 business days after dispatch.

However, this should be treated as an estimate rather than a guaranteed delivery period.

Actual shipping time can depend on factors such as:

• Destination country
• Shipment size and weight
• Selected shipping method
• Courier availability
• Customs clearance
• Public holidays
• Weather or transportation disruptions

It is also important to distinguish production time from shipping time.

If an order takes time to manufacture, inspect, and pack, that production period occurs before the shipment’s transit time begins.

Which Shipping Companies Can Be Used?

Depending on the destination, shipment requirements, cost, and availability, international orders may be shipped through established logistics providers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, or Aramex.

The most suitable carrier is not necessarily the same for every order.

A relatively small shipment of samples, for example, may have different shipping requirements from a large commercial production order.

What Happens Before an Order Is Dispatched?

Finished products should not simply leave the production floor and immediately enter international transit.

After manufacturing, an order goes through final preparation before dispatch.

This typically involves completing the production run, inspecting and preparing the products, packing the shipment, arranging the appropriate shipping method, and providing shipment or tracking information when available.

Proper packaging is particularly important for products traveling internationally.

What About Customs and Import Duties?

International shipments may be subject to customs procedures when entering the destination country.

Depending on the destination and agreed shipping terms, buyers may also encounter import duties, taxes, brokerage charges, or other destination-related costs.

Accurate shipping information is therefore important. Customers should provide the correct business or consignee name, delivery address, telephone number, and any additional information required for customs clearance.

Shipping Larger Commercial Orders

Courier delivery is not always the best solution for a large production order.

Depending on shipment volume and destination, larger orders may require air freight or another suitable logistics method.

The final packed dimensions and weight can help determine which shipping option makes the most sense.

For this reason, shipping arrangements for commercial manufacturing orders are best evaluated according to the individual order rather than applying one delivery method to every customer.

Plan Shipping as Part of Your Production Schedule

Brands, retailers, wholesalers, and private-label businesses should account for both manufacturing and transportation when planning launches or inventory.

Leaving additional time for customs and unexpected transportation delays can also help reduce pressure around important delivery dates.

At Global Edge Solutions, shipping arrangements are made according to the requirements of each order, with the objective of getting finished products from production to the customer through an appropriate international shipping method.

For more information about estimated transit times, carriers, customs, and large-order shipments, see our Shipping & Delivery Policy.