When creating a product card, the WB Chinese seller portal displays all available warehouses: approximately 80% are in China (42 receiving warehouses), and about 20% are in Russia, operating under the FBS model. Choosing a warehouse is a trade-off between simplicity and speed.
Chinese warehouses: the primary route
Cities range from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Harbin; the full list with restrictions is available in the warehouse directory. Once you hand over the goods, the marketplace handles the rest. The warehouse type determines the rate and delivery time: "Super Economy" and "Standard" cost the same (0 ¥/kg + 0 ¥), while WB Plus is more expensive but delivers in 6–7 days.
Russian warehouses: a boost for managing your own logistics
Shipping to WB warehouses in Russia (Podolsk, Golitsyno, Radumlya, etc.) provides an algorithmic boost: the delivery time in the product card drops from 15–30 days to ~4, which is rewarded in search rankings. The downside is that the seller must organize delivery to the Russian warehouse: using a fulfillment partner or official export.
| Criteria | Warehouse in China | Warehouse in Russia (FBS) |
|---|---|---|
| Who delivers to the warehouse | Seller (within China) | Seller (cross-border leg) |
| Who delivers to the buyer | WB entirely | WB within Russia |
| Delivery time in card | 15–30 days | ~4 days |
| Search ranking | Standard | Boost for short delivery time |
| Complexity | Minimal | Requires a fulfillment partner in Russia |
How to choose a shipping city
- South (Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian) — Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Yiwu
- East — Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo
- North and Northeast — Qingdao, Weifang, Harbin
- Batteries — Hong Kong only
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship the same SKU to different warehouses?
Yes, distributing across warehouses is standard practice: the South produces and ships from the South, while bestsellers are additionally sent to Russian warehouses for a ranking boost.
What happens if I ship to the wrong warehouse?
The drop-off point must match the one selected in the shipment; otherwise, the receiving center will reject the batch. You can change the warehouse in your account before drop-off.
How to choose between "Super Economy" and "Standard" if the rates are the same?
Based on dimension restrictions and the specific city: the warehouse networks differ for each type. If conditions are equal, there is no difference—choose the nearest warehouse: full list.
What is the difference between using Chinese warehouses and Russian warehouses for my goods?
Chinese warehouses offer a simpler process where the marketplace handles delivery, while Russian warehouses require you to organize your own logistics but provide an algorithmic boost to your search ranking by reducing delivery times to approximately 4 days.
How much does it cost to ship using the Super Economy or Standard services?
Both Super Economy and Standard shipping services cost 0 ¥/kg plus 0 ¥ per item.
Are there specific warehouse requirements for shipping products that contain batteries?
Yes, if your products contain batteries, you must ship them exclusively from Hong Kong.
How current is the tariff information provided in the seller portal?
Commissions, rates, and calculations are pulled from the database in real time, with the last data update occurring on 20.09.2026.
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