Detailed explanation of Thailand’s overseas warehouse head-end plan: analysis of the entire process from transportation to customs clearance
The booming development of the cross-border e-commerce industry has made overseas warehouses the choice of many sellers. For the Thai market, how to choose a suitable first-leg transportation method has become one of the focuses of sellers. This article will introduce in detail the various transportation methods and their advantages and disadvantages of Thailand’s overseas warehouse solution, helping sellers make wise decisions.
Overview of the first leg plan
The first leg, that is, the process of preparing goods to the warehouse, mainly involves three methods: express delivery, air transportation and sea transportation. Among them, express delivery has the advantages of wide coverage, on-time delivery and convenient delivery, and is especially suitable for time-sensitive products. Sea transportation, with its fast customs clearance, stable shipping schedule and sufficient space, is more suitable for large and heavy goods.
Transportation method selection
Air transport
For small and medium-sized sellers or sellers who have just entered the market, “air freight + door-to-door delivery” is a more efficient and faster option, which can significantly increase the inventory turnover rate of goods and effectively avoid problems caused by shortages. of sales losses. However, it should be noted that during air transportation, each piece of goods has a clear weight limit. Goods exceeding the limit need to be reported to the agent in advance to ensure timely transportation.
Sea transport
In contrast, although the “shipping + door-to-door delivery” model has lower shipping costs, it may extend the return time of funds due to its longer cycle. It is worth noting that when shipping by sea, the goods need to be packed into pallets as required, and it is recommended to purchase corresponding freight insurance to avoid risks.
Land transportation and others
In addition to the two common transportation methods mentioned above, land transportation is also a relatively cost-effective option, especially in Southeast Asia. For example, the land transportation services provided by Thailand’s dedicated freight forwarders are not only moderately expensive, but also can meet the needs of most sellers in terms of timeliness.
Customs clearance and delivery
No matter which mode of transportation is used, customs clearance is an inevitable link. In this regard, it is crucial to choose an experienced and reputable freight forwarding company. For example, Haituotong Supply Chain has been praised for its stable speed, diverse channel options, and professional customs clearance team.
Finally, when the goods arrive at their destination, they are usually delivered to overseas warehouses by local express or truck. In this process, it is equally important to ensure smooth communication with overseas warehouses.
In short, when choosing an overseas warehouse in Thailand, sellers should comprehensively consider various factors based on their own specific circumstances, including but not limited to transportation costs, timeliness, and service quality, in order to achieve the optimal logistics configuration.