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Logistics
We move your Korean inventory across the border and into a local warehouse, intact.
Sound familiar?
- “Our stock sits in Korea, and we have no idea where to start with Japanese warehousing and delivery.”
- “We don't know whether to ship by air or by sea, or what either one costs.”
How we solve it
We design and arrange the full logistics path: international transport, bonded handling and quarantine, and inbound to the local warehouse.
Process
- 01
Logistics design
Set the air and sea mix based on volume, lead time and cost.
- 02
Transport booking
Book forwarders and shipments, and prepare documents such as the certificate of origin and invoice.
- 03
Bonded and quarantine
Handle bonded entry and quarantine clearance.
- 04
Local inbound
Receive and inspect goods at the 3PL or FBA warehouse.
- 05
Stock placement
Allocate stock per channel and set safety stock levels.
Deliverables
- Logistics design document
- Duty and freight cost simulation
- Inbound completed
KPIs
- Inbound lead time
- Logistics cost as a share of revenue
- Damage and loss rate
🇯🇵 Japan notes
- Import consumption tax handled with a licensed customs broker
- Cold chain where the product requires it
- Warehouse placement optimized by region
Connected services
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Should I ship cosmetics from Korea to Japan by air or by sea?
Small or urgent volumes go by air in three to five days; large or recurring volumes are more cost-efficient by sea in seven to fourteen days. VIVID BRIDGE weighs volume, lead time and cost to design the air-sea mix, then arranges the forwarder and manages the goods through to the local warehouse.
How do you choose a 3PL warehouse in Japan?
We compare inbound requirements per channel — Rakuten, Amazon FBA, Qoo10 and others — alongside delivery coverage and cost structure. Cosmetics may need temperature control, so cold-chain capability is part of the assessment. We work with a vetted network of Japanese 3PL providers.
Can I use Amazon FBA for fulfillment in Japan?
Yes. We support both direct inbound from Korea to an FBA warehouse and a two-step route through a Japanese 3PL that then transfers stock into FBA. We handle FBA labeling and barcode compliance through to inbound inspection, which keeps return rates down.
How much should international logistics cost as a share of revenue?
Logistics typically runs 15% to 25% of revenue, varying with volume and shipping mode. VIVID BRIDGE models the logistics cost in advance so you know the expected ratio, and maps out where unit costs come down as volume grows.
Logistics — where to start?
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