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Fraud stopped, failed orders taken over, containers released: how our team secures purchases in China.

Real purchasing projects handled by our team in China for companies with large, recurring or project orders: a supplier fraud stopped before the balance was paid, a failed order taken over, containers delivered and goods released at customs. Each case explains the situation, what we checked and the result, in full and free to read.

Container ship and gantry cranes at a port terminal
Client case

Case study: a container of toys from China blocked by French customs

A Chinese trader vanished, a container of toys was shipped without import documents and held by customs in France. How Asiaction found the certificates and got it released.
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Stacks of melamine-faced plywood panels in a Chinese factory
Client case

Case study: how Asiaction uncovered a scam behind an undelivered order of Chinese melamine plywood panels

A year after paying, an importer still had no melamine plywood panels. Asiaction checked official Chinese records, found the supplier listed as defective and pushed it to commit to a refund.
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Electric bikes imported from China lined up in a warehouse
Client case

Case study: how Asiaction rescued an electric bike container stranded in transit

An importer's e-bike container from China got stuck in a transit port, adding €57,691 to the order. Here is how Asiaction reorganised the transport and got the bikes delivered.
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Steel bolts and nuts, metal fasteners imported from China
Client case

Case study: how a bolt manufacturer avoided a $600,000 metal scam in China

A French fastener manufacturer had paid a $60,000 deposit to a "TISCO" supplier that turned out to be registered in the Marshall Islands. How Asiaction spotted the scam and secured the order.
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Furniture retailer showroom with products imported from China
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Case study: how a Caribbean furniture retailer secured its furniture imports from China with Asiaction

A leading Caribbean furniture retailer struggled to communicate with its Chinese supplier. From one inspection to full order management and shipping, here is how Asiaction secured its imports.
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