{"id":3726,"date":"2026-08-31T23:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T19:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clt.am\/?p=3726"},"modified":"2026-09-14T23:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:14:42","slug":"why-shipping-the-same-product-from-different-suppliers-can-have-different-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clt.am\/en\/blog\/why-shipping-the-same-product-from-different-suppliers-can-have-different-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Shipping the Same Product from Different Suppliers Can Have Different Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">In business, it is a common scenario where the exact same product acquired from two different suppliers ends up having a significantly different final landed cost upon reaching the warehouse. At first glance, identical products should incur similar expenses, but logistics is a far more complex and multifaceted system.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Geographical Location and Distance<\/b> A supplier&#8217;s location directly affects transportation expenses. Even if the factory gate price (EXW) is identical, the shipping distance, intermediate transport hubs, and infrastructure development alter the final cost. One supplier might be located near a major seaport or an international highway, while another is situated in a remote inland region, requiring additional domestic freight.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Incoterms and Shipping Responsibility<\/b> Contractual terms (Incoterms) agreed upon with suppliers are often the main driver.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">EXW (Ex Works):<\/b> The buyer assumes all risks and costs from the supplier&#8217;s door.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">FOB or CIF:<\/b> The supplier covers costs up to the port or handles insurance. Different suppliers offer different shipping terms, which alters the distribution of actual freight expenses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mode of Transportation and Volume<\/b> The method of transport\u2014sea, air, rail, or road\u2014varies significantly in cost. If one supplier allows for bulk container shipping (FCL), which is more cost-effective per unit, another supplier handling smaller batches (LCL) will result in a sharp increase in transport costs per unit.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Packaging and Special Requirements<\/b> Product characteristics also dictate conditions. Some suppliers provide customized, compact packaging that optimizes container space, whereas others&#8217; goods occupy more volume, raising the transport cost per unit. Products requiring special handling (such as temperature control or hazardous cargo) incur extra expenses.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Customs and Documentation Procedures<\/b> The country of origin and the supplier&#8217;s experience with documentation can accelerate or complicate customs clearance. Some suppliers provide all necessary certificates and certificates of origin without delay, while others trigger additional storage and customs inspection costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In business, it is a common scenario where the exact same product acquired from two different suppliers ends up having a significantly different final landed cost upon reaching the warehouse. At first glance, identical products should incur similar expenses, but logistics is a far more complex and multifaceted system. 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