The types and usage cost components of overseas warehouses and the calculation of international express delivery costs
1. The rise and development of overseas warehouses
The development of cross-border e-commerce has led to changes in logistics models. Among them, overseas warehouses, as an emerging warehousing model, are gradually favored by sellers. Overseas warehouses not only have logistics and warehousing functions, but also provide comprehensive services such as brand promotion, after-sales service, and information collection, which can effectively solve many problems faced by sellers.
2. Types of overseas warehouses
Overseas warehouses are mainly divided into the following types:
- Overseas warehouses related to cross-border e-commerce platforms (such as FBA warehouses)
- Third-party overseas warehouse
- Warehouses built or jointly built by large sellers
3. Cost composition of overseas warehouses
The costs incurred by using overseas warehouses mainly include:
- First leg cost of goods: The cost of shipping from China to overseas warehouses, covering freight, tariffs, customs clearance service fees, etc.
- Monthly warehousing rent and processing fees: Warehouse rental fees for overseas warehouses and service fees for handling goods into the warehouse, putting them on shelves, organizing, changing packaging, labeling and other services.
- Local delivery charges: Express delivery charges and packaging charges incurred when shipping from overseas warehouses.
4. Calculation of international express delivery costs
International express delivery fee calculation usually involves the following factors:
- Billing weight unit: Each 0.5kg is a billing unit.
- First weight and additional weight: The first weight is usually 0.5kg, and the additional weight is each additional 0.5kg.
- Actual weight and volume: Actual weight is the actual weight of the goods, and volume is the volumetric weight.
- Billing weight: Take the higher of the actual weight and volume as the billing weight.
- Packing fee: Generally, express companies provide free packaging, but valuable or fragile items require additional charges.
- Shipping fee calculation formula:
- When the actual weight of the item to be delivered is greater than the volume, the freight calculation method is: first weight freight + (weight (kg) x 2-1) x additional weight freight.
- When the actual weight of the item to be delivered is less than the volumetric weight, the freight will be charged according to the volume standard.
5. Characteristics of international express delivery
- Strong policy nature: It involves international relations issues and needs to comply with the laws and regulations of various countries.
- Many intermediate links: It involves multi-country transportation and requires multiple loading, unloading and handling.
- Complex and changeable: It involves many departments and needs to deal with the laws, policies, customs, etc. of different countries.
- Time sensitive: Fast transportation is required to meet market demand.
- Higher risk: Affected by changes in the international situation, natural disasters and other factors, transportation insurance is required.
6. International express delivery fee structure
- Freight: The shipping fee payable by the shipper or consignee for each shipment based on the applicable freight rate.
- Fuel Surcharge: A surcharge that reflects changes in fuel prices.
- Packaging fee: Packaging fee charged based on the condition of the goods.
- Other surcharges: Such as other types of surcharges charged by DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT and other companies.
7. Characteristics of international logistics lines
- Fast and efficient: Use fixed flights to reduce transit time.
- Low cost: Lower unit costs through economies of scale.
- Safe and reliable: Provide additional compensation and insurance, low packet loss rate.
- Full-process tracking: Realize the entire process tracking from domestic to overseas.
- Easy to clear customs: Unify customs clearance to reduce the number of customs clearance procedures for buyers.
8. The difference between international logistics lines and international express delivery
- Different definitions: International express refers to cross-border express services, while international logistics lines refer to transportation channels for specific countries.
- Different advantages: International express delivery is timely and safe, while international logistics lines are cheap and efficient.
9. Choose the appropriate international logistics line
- Consider logistics needs: Determine the type, weight, and destination of the goods.
- Understand the logistics network coverage: Choose a logistics line that covers the target market.
- Evaluate logistics speed and on-time performance: Understand average transit times and on-time delivery rates.
- Understand logistics costs: Compare the prices of different logistics lines and consider additional fees.
- Consider reliability and security: Choose a logistics line with a good reputation, a tracking system and an insurance policy.
- Consider after-sales service: Choose a logistics line that provides prompt customer support and problem resolution.
- Understand policies and regulations: Make sure the logistics line you choose meets the regulations of your target market.
Through the above content, sellers can better understand the types of overseas warehouses and their usage costs. At the same time, they can also master the calculation method of international express delivery costs and choose the appropriate international logistics line, thereby improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. Spend.