The first difficulty of cross-border e-commerce import is the upstream overseas supply chain. All sellers need a very stable source of goods. Whether it is import or export, the distribution method of goods determines the logistics channel. The characteristics and value of the goods themselves determine the required logistics products. The supply chain of standard products and non-standard products is different.
In the early days, many overseas Chinese thought that they could do procurement, logistics and e-commerce by themselves if they had mastered overseas resources, and deliver goods directly to domestic consumers. In the end, they found that the traffic and operational capabilities were limited, so they basically gave way to e-commerce and purchasing agents at the top of the market. Many purchasing agents go to supermarkets or specialty stores to buy goods in bulk, pack them themselves, and then send the goods to China through express/transfer companies founded by local Chinese. Although they have the advantages of fragmented flexible procurement and the flexibility of direct mail logistics, they are affected by the efficiency of local pickup companies, domestic customs and express delivery. It is difficult to control the progress, efficiency and quality of logistics. Some consumers want to confirm whether the goods are sent from overseas origins when shopping overseas, and logistics companies themselves are proof of international direct mail and can provide fully traceable cross-border logistics tracking inquiries.