How Sifcon International saved up to 35% a year with sample consolidation from China

Item: ITD Global
Author: Scott

Sifcon International PLC is a leading supplier of gifts and interior accessories, supplying almost every department from home and garden to kitchen, bathroom, baby, pets and arts and crafts. Their core range and bespoke options sit on the shelves of all major retailers, DIY and garden chains and supermarkets — and with product development running constantly across multiple departments, the flow of samples in and out of China is a daily reality of the business.

Last updated 22 July 2026

Sifcon International home fragrance gift sets

Up to 35%

Annual savings

on Express Courier and sample shipping

Bi-weekly

Sample consolidation

a predictable rhythm for trade fair samples

Prompt

Quotes & collections

the responsiveness to keep product moving

At a glance

Industry: Gifts & Interior Accessories
ICP: International Import
Market: China to UK and Europe
Key Feature: Bi-weekly sample consolidation from China
Result: Up to 35% annual savings on Express Courier and sample shipping

The stack behind this story

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International Import

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The Challenge

Sifcon came to ITD Global with existing service and pricing issues on their Express Courier. Rates were uncompetitive and the relationship lacked the logistics expertise the business needed to plan effectively around UK and European trade fairs.

The Solution

ITD Global took the time to understand Sifcon's volumes and shipping profile, then built a two-pronged approach. For trade fairs and SMS deadlines, ITD Global introduced a sample consolidation service from China, helping the team plan and coordinate with far more confidence. Throughout the rest of the year, ITD Global supplied and managed more competitive Express Courier rates than Sifcon could access going direct to the carrier.

The Result

Combining managed Express Courier rates with the sample consolidation service delivered savings of up to 35% a year on Sifcon's international shipping. A structured bi-weekly consolidation service from China gave the team a predictable rhythm for trade fair samples, replacing ad hoc shipments with proper planning, while moving Express Courier management to ITD Global improved both communication with the carrier and the commercial terms. Quotations and collection confirmations came back promptly, giving Sifcon's buying team the responsiveness they needed to keep product moving.

“Our experience with ITD has been positive and we have no problems with continuing our business relationship. Emailed quotations come back to us quickly and confirmation of collection is prompt. We have no problems in recommending ITD to other businesses.”
Scott, Buying Director, Sifcon International PLC