TMH Blog
Marine sourcing insights and procurement guides
Practical writing from the China-side of marine supply — sourcing process, lead times, quality control, Incoterms, and what European buyers should know before sending the next RFQ.
When You Should Not Source Marine Spare Parts from China
An honest list from a China-side sourcing coordinator: the five situations where buying marine spare parts from China is the wrong call, the urgency threshold below which it cannot work (and the case where China is actually the fastest option), and a checklist to decide in two minutes.
Read the guide →UQK Float Level Switches: What They Are and How to Source Them from China
A practical guide to UQK-series float level switches — how they work, the common variants, the specs that matter when you request a quote, and how TMH sources them across Chinese manufacturers.
Read the guide →Sourcing Marine Spare Parts from China: A Practical Guide for European Ship Owners
The end-to-end sourcing flow, realistic lead times, MOQ, OEM vs aftermarket, Incoterms, payment terms, documentation, and the pitfalls to avoid when buying marine spare parts from China.
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