ELKI Business Consultancy

How to Order from China and Ship to Papua New Guinea

A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

Many successful small businesses in Papua New Guinea grow by importing products from China. Platforms like Alibaba and 1688.com allow you to buy products directly from manufacturers at wholesale prices.

With Asia Pacific Trading Services Limited, importing becomes simple. We handle your cargo from China all the way to Port Moresby or Lae.

Below is a step-by-step guide for beginners.

Step 1: Find Your Product
Start by searching for the products you want to import on:
• Alibaba – best for international buyers
• 1688.com – cheaper domestic Chinese prices

Examples of popular items PNG small businesses import:
• Phone accessories
• Clothing & textiles
• Beauty products
• Electronics
• Hardware & tools
• Household items

✅️Tip: Always compare prices, minimum order quantity (MOQ), and supplier ratings.

Step 2: Contact the Supplier
Once you find a supplier:
1. Send a message requesting:
• Product price
• Minimum order quantity
• Shipping weight and dimensions
2. Ask for photos and videos of the product
3. Request a Proforma Invoice
This invoice will be used to confirm your order.

Step 3: Send the Cargo to Our China Warehouse
Instead of shipping directly to PNG, ask your supplier to send your goods to our warehouses in:
• Guangzhou
• Shenzhen

These are major export cities close to Chinese factories.
Once the goods arrive at our warehouse, Asia Pacific Trading Services Limited will:
✅ Inspect the cargo
✅ Consolidate goods from multiple suppliers
✅ Repack safely
✅ Prepare export documents

This helps reduce shipping costs and risks.

Step 4: Choose Your Shipping Method

We offer flexible shipping options depending on your cargo size.
Air Freight
Best for:
• Small packages
• Urgent orders
• High-value products
Delivery time: 5 – 10 days

Sea Freight (LCL or FCL)
LCL (Less than Container Load)
Best for small businesses with smaller cargo.
FCL (Full Container Load)
Best for large orders.
Delivery time: 15 – 30 days
Your cargo will arrive at:
• Port of Lae
• Port of Port Moresby

Step 5: Customs Clearance in PNG
Our team will assist with:
• Import documentation
• Customs clearance
• Cargo handling
Because Asia Pacific Trading Services Limited has offices in:
📍 Guangzhou
📍 Shenzhen
📍 Lae
📍 Port Moresby
we can coordinate your shipment from factory to PNG smoothly.

Step 6: Cargo Delivery
Once cleared, your cargo can be:
• Picked up from our warehouse
• Delivered to your shop
• Sent to other provinces in PNG

Why Small Businesses Choose Asia Pacific Trading Services Limited
✔ China offices for supplier coordination
✔ PNG offices for local support
✔ Cargo consolidation to save money
✔ Reliable sea and air freight
✔ Support for new importers
✔ Trusted partner for small businesses
Whether you are importing one box or a full container, we help you grow your business.

Start Importing Today
If you want to import from Alibaba or 1688.com, let us handle the shipping.
Asia Pacific Trading Services Limited
Your trusted China–PNG logistics partner.
📦 China Warehouses: Guangzhou & Shenzhen
🚢 PNG Offices: Lae & Port Moresby
Contact us today and start importing with confidence.

Email : [email protected]

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Every Kina Matters...

For those of us with one paycheck only at this time means some of the things we spend on, will need an assessment.

Those who have business also will assess their spending too on areas that doesn't contribute to the growth of the business.

And those in informal businesses will also take note of their money coming in and money going out.

Such areas that needs attention;

✅️ Saving a Kina in buying lunch rather we bring something at home to hold us til afternoon,
✅️ Save a Kina in haus krai and family contributions,
✅️ Save a Kina in buying processed food over food at markets or backyard vegetable growing,
✅️ Save a Kina in ordering of goods that is not selling out fast over those in demand,
✅️ Save a Kina in running your business at home or online over high cost of rentals renting a shop,
✅️ Entertainment and charity giving too should take into consideration if it's about adding value to you, or might as well skip it at times.

Financial Literacy is still a big problem in our country, and areas of budgeting should be a household talk also for our kids.

Let's make it a habit to save a Kina, and prioritize areas only that needs attention.

Times are tough, we need to make tough decisions also.

Hello olgeta,

For those who messaged me in regards to my attendance to this 2026.

Those who asked;

1. How Can I participate?
2. How can I apply?
3. Who is eligible?
4. Is it self funded?

Let me give a background understanding to answer these questions.

First and foremost you will need to apply.

But , you should have done some small to medium size projects centered around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

These are worldwide goals, which globally organizations and big giants are working in achieving these goals.

I started my project on Goal #8, Decent Work and Economic Growth as I understand we have high unemployment in the country.

I based my projects on issues to solve goals number 8.

For you to be eligible, you will need to be between 25 to 40 years years and already self started a project that addresses one of the 17 SDGs.

When you send in your interest, one question will be on your project.

Bear in mind you will be competing against other countries too, but when sending your reasons why you're good candidate for such...

Tell your story of how you begin your project in solving one of the 17 goals.

I met candidates that did projects on , trash to treasure, , and many more.

For us graduates, it's a great start to put what we learnt 4 years in university to good use.

There are others as well you can apply.

When you get selected they will decide whether you are in fully funded, partial funding or self sponsored based on your application and the answers you gave.

This trip I will take on goal #8 still as I advocate for .

Tenk yu

Invest in a Talent or ...

When I ran the Passion to Paycheck program with students especially graduates, the core objective is "If you cannot find a job, Invent it ".

I talk to students from universities and colleges who has a but is not making use of it.

Passion to Paycheck was developed in finding out your skills and talents and turning it into your own Paycheck.

My last born sister in her 20's took my advice hard and tried her best to deliver what I advocate for.

She's supposed to be in University right now but decided to learn at home, and develop a that can pay her.

She's very good in sewing and I told her that skill can if given the time and dedication to actually earn from it.

She agreed so 2 months ago, I invested in her by placing an order of the Jukky sewing machine and shipped it over.

Currently I am in Lae to see her progress of the investment done...

Well she has already taken on graduation orders for young girls dresses.

She's busy sewing dresses for graduates especially females here in Lae, and did 2 delivery to clients who paid already while I was here.

With her skill she can sew;

✅️ Men's button shirt
✅️ Couples matching,
✅️ Bula wear
✅️ Mother and daughter matching
✅️ Customized a big dress to your size
✅️ Customized a long pants to your size,

And since she's starting at home labour fee is K25 for those who bring their own fabrics.

I believe every young graduates and students has that one that can make an income for yourself.

I will be running an Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program this December 8th for POM, and 15th December for Lae.

It will cover all that I run through with the students and highlight some key areas for you as a in starting off.

If you need the roadmap to finding your passion then join the class.

Email 📧 [email protected]

So many messages in my inbox on "How to start ?" from scratch their side hustle. So by December I will do 2x accelerator program for Lae and POM.

And it will not cover internet information or what is working in other countries, it will all be and how I started mine from scratch back at home.

Target of program are;

✅️ Target: PNG Graduates, Beginners, First-Time Entrepreneurs

✅️ Focus: Low-capital startup ideas, practical skills, local market context, Step-by-step hands-on activities.

This is for total beginners who wants to start from ZERO KINA in their account, broke graduate just like me back then.

If this is for you, then send me an email [email protected]

I will have a small group of 30 people only.
Fees and other information will be given via email.

If you have a son or daughter that you need him/her to learn the ropes then this is for them too. Age is not the problem it's the that needs grooming.

This is from one broke graduate who started off from scratch to another who is looking for a job, and think building a side hustle is for you.

From Passion to Paycheck, "creating a generation of Inventors and not spectators"