Mastering the art of international shipping and haul consolidation is key to maximizing savings and efficiency. The Hoobuy Spreadsheet
Randomly shipping items as you purchase them is costly and inefficient. The strategic power of the Hoobuy Spreadsheet lies in deliberate grouping and planning. Classify your items based on how urgently you need them. This prevents rushing high-cost shipments for a single low-priority item. Many items ship from different Chinese warehouses or regions. Your spreadsheet is your command center. Essential columns include: By waiting to group items, you dramatically reduce the number of parcels, saving on base shipping fees and leveraging volumetric weight discounts. You plan shipments according to your timeline and budget, not the random arrival of items. No more surprise logistics costs. Fewer parcels mean fewer tracking numbers to monitor, lower chance of individual parcel loss, and easier customs declaration management. By transforming the Hoobuy Spreadsheet from a simple list into a strategic planning tool, you shift from reactive spending to proactive control. Plan ahead, group strategically, and ship smarter.The Core Strategy: Group and Conquer
1. Group by Delivery Priority
2. Group by Region & Warehouse
Building Your Strategic Spreadsheet
Column
Purpose
Item/Link
Product description and purchase link.
Store/Region
Tracks origin for smart grouping.
Price (¥)
Item cost and running total.
Weight (kg)
Estimated/actual weight for cost calculation.
Priority Group
High, Medium, Low (for sorting).
Shipment Batch #
The final consolidated haul this item is assigned to.
The Strategic Advantages
Maximized Consolidation Savings
Predictable Scheduling & Budgeting
Reduced Risk & Simplified Tracking
Final Checklist Before You Ship
Hoobuy Spreadsheet: A Strategic Guide to Planning Hauls and Shipments
2026-02-14