The AliExpress platform stores mainly sell small items, that is, items under 2kg. Of course, there are also items over 2kg. The logistics and delivery methods applicable to these two items are different.
For goods under 2kg, you can generally choose the international small parcel transportation method. International small parcels mainly include China Post small parcel, China Hong Kong small parcel, Swiss small parcel, Malaysian small parcel, Singapore small parcel, Dutch small parcel, etc. The main advantage of international small parcels is that they are cheap and can be shipped to more than 200 countries or regions. It is the preferred shipping channel for AliExpress sellers.
For goods above 2kg, there are many channels to choose from. Commonly used channels are: China Post Large Packet, China Hong Kong Post Large Packet, China Post EMS, China Hong Kong Post EMS, Singapore Post EMS, and the four major Express delivery, etc. The main advantages of these channels are strong customs clearance capabilities and fast delivery times, but the price is a bit more expensive than international small parcels. They can also be mailed to more than 200 countries and regions around the world, making them the first choice for mailing valuables and large goods.
The above introduction is the most common AliExpress delivery channel method, which is also for general goods. If you encounter special items such as live products, brand items, liquids, etc., you need to ship them according to the regulations of each channel. goods. For example, supporting battery items can currently be purchased in Singapore small bags, Swiss small bags, Malaysian small bags, Dutch small bags, etc.
Sellers can consider the following aspects when choosing logistics methods:
(1) From the perspective of the buyer, the seller should provide all the goods purchased by the buyer. Considerations include freight, safety, delivery speed, whether there are tariffs, etc.
(2) Try to choose a service with low shipping costs for buyers while ensuring the safety and speed of the items. EMS is inferior to the other four major international express companies (UPS, DHL, TNTFedEx) in terms of service and timeliness, but the price advantage of EMS is very obvious.
(3) Goods transportation does not require exquisite outer packaging, the focus is to deliver the sold goods to buyers safely and quickly
(4) No matter how much experience you have, It is also impossible to estimate the situation of all buyers, so it is more appropriate to leave the choice to the buyer. You only need to indicate the supported transportation methods in the item description, and then determine a default transportation method. If the buyer has other needs Will contact the seller automatically
(5) Some buyers may be suitable for multiple shipping methods. Sellers can write down the commonly used methods and discounts to save buyers some shipping costs and win more for themselves. Repeat customers.