Ocean freight takes time. A paperback order might take 2–3 weeks to print, but shipping can add another 3–5 weeks. If you have a strict launch date, you must order 8–10 weeks in advance . Rushing usually forces you to use air freight, which erodes the cost savings.
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For decades, "printed in China" was the default setting for the global publishing industry. But as rising labor costs and trade tariffs reshuffle the supply chain, a new heavyweight has emerged in Southeast Asia: Ocean freight takes time