Detailed explanation of international logistics methods for scattered goods: postal parcel, commercial express, dedicated line logistics and overseas warehousing

Postal parcel: an economical choice covering the world

As one of the important components of international logistics, the advantage of postal parcel is that the postal network basically covers the whole world, which makes it wider than any other logistics channel and can deliver a wider range. Postal channels are usually operated by state-owned institutions, rely on the postal system, have strong customs clearance capabilities, and are very cheap.

However, postal parcels also have their limitations, such as obvious size restrictions, which usually require the weight of the parcel to be within 2kg, one side not to exceed 60cm, and the sum of the three sides not to exceed 90cm. It is only suitable for light weight and small volumes. goods. In addition, although the price is low, the timeliness is slow and there is a certain risk of loss.

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• Small parcel: The lowest price, no tracking information, suitable for the delivery of goods of low value and no timeliness requirements.
• Registered Small Packet: The cost is slightly higher than that of surface mail. It provides full tracking service and compensation for lost items. It is suitable for light and small items that are relatively expensive and do not require high timeliness.
• E Mail Bao: Designed specifically for cross-border e-commerce, the shipping fee is between surface mail and registered mail. It provides detailed cargo tracking information, but there is no compensation for lost items.

International commercial express delivery: fast and efficient but costly

International commercial express delivery mainly refers to the three major companies: UPS, Fedex, and DHL. They are characterized by fast speed, good service, and low packet loss rate, and are especially suitable for shipping to developed countries in Europe and the United States. For example, using UPS to send a package from China to the United States can be delivered within 48 hours at the fastest; while DHL usually takes about 3 working days to send to Europe.

However, the cost of international commercial express delivery is relatively high. In addition to the basic freight, it may also include fuel surcharges, remote area surcharges and other fees, and the prices fluctuate greatly. At the same time, compared with postal channels, their customs clearance capabilities are relatively weak.

Dedicated line logistics: a cost-effective solution

Cross-border dedicated line logistics transports goods abroad through air charter, and then local partners are responsible for the final delivery. This method reduces costs because it can achieve economies of scale, so the price is lower than commercial express delivery, the speed is better than postal parcels, and the packet loss rate is low.

Despite this, the coverage of dedicated line logistics in China is relatively limited, and customers located in non-core areas may not be able to enjoy this service.

Overseas warehousing: a new trend to improve customer experience

Overseas warehousing service means that sellers store goods in the location of their target market and complete a series of operations such as sorting, packaging and distribution locally. Under this model, the logistics process can be roughly divided into three parts: first-leg transportation (shipping products from China to overseas warehouses), warehousing management, and local distribution.

In this way, sellers can significantly reduce logistics time and improve customer satisfaction. However, overseas warehousing also has its disadvantages, such as the possibility of overstocking, especially for products with unstable demand.

Transnational business expansion of domestic express delivery

In recent years, with the rapid development of the cross-border e-commerce industry, major domestic express delivery companies such as EMS, SF Express and the “Four Links and One Express” (STO, YTO, ZTO, BEST, Yunda) have begun to get involved in international business. These companies have certain advantages in international business. For example, EMS has strong domestic customs clearance capabilities, and SF Express has also developed express delivery services in many countries, including the United States and Australia.

However, since they are not specialized in cross-border logistics business, their market adaptability and international experience still need to be strengthened, and the overseas markets they cover are also relatively limited.