Shopee is one of the largest cross-border e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia, with more than 200 million users. In the Chinese market, Shopee has also become an important sales channel for many cross-border e-commerce sellers. For local sellers, Shopee also provides convenient shipping services, allowing sellers to manage inventory and orders more flexibly to better meet consumer needs. This article will discuss how local Shopee sellers ship goods from China.
1. Shopee’s delivery service.
Shopee’s delivery services are divided into two types, namely local delivery and cross-border delivery. Local shipping means that when the buyer and seller are in the same region, the seller can deliver the goods directly to the buyer through the express company; while cross-border shipping means that the seller can ship from other countries or regions. For local sellers, Shopee provides a variety of delivery methods, including self-delivery, using Shopee logistics, and choosing third-party logistics.
2. How local sellers ship goods from China.
Shipping from China is also a viable option for local sellers. The following are several methods that local sellers can take:
Use international express companies to ship: Local sellers can choose international express companies, such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc., to ship goods directly from China to buyers location. Although this method is faster, it is relatively expensive and is suitable for some high-value goods.
Use cross-border logistics companies: Local sellers can choose cross-border logistics companies, such as SF Express, Cainiao Network, etc., to send goods from China to the buyer’s location. This method is more affordable than international express delivery companies, and can cooperate with Shopee’s logistics services to improve delivery efficiency.
Use cross-border e-commerce logistics services: Local sellers can choose cross-border e-commerce logistics services, such as Alibaba’s Cainiao International, AliExpress’s international logistics, Shopee’s Shopee logistics, etc., to ship goods from China Ship to buyer’s location. This method is more affordable than the first two methods, and orders and shipments can be directly checked on the Shopee platform.
3. Issues that need attention.
Although shipping from China can provide more choices for local sellers, you also need to pay attention to the following issues:
Logistics timeliness: Shipping from China needs to go through customs clearance, etc. Therefore, the logistics time is relatively long, and the delivery time needs to be planned in advance to ensure that the order can arrive on time.
Tariff issues: Shipments from China need to comply with local customs regulations. If the value of the goods exceeds a certain amount, you may need to pay tariffs. Sellers need to understand the relevant tariff policies of the destination country to better control costs and risks.
Logistics cost: The logistics cost of shipping from China is relatively high, especially for low-value goods, which may take up too much cost and affect the seller’s profit margin. Therefore, sellers need to choose the optimal logistics method based on the nature and price of the goods.
Time difference issue: There is a certain time difference between China and Southeast Asia. If the seller fails to process the order in time, it may affect the buyer’s experience and feedback. Therefore, sellers need to be prepared to process orders in a timely manner to avoid misunderstandings and complaints caused by time differences.
4. Summary.
As one of the largest cross-border e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia, Shopee provides sellers with convenient shipping services. Shipping from China is also a viable option for local sellers. By rationally choosing logistics methods and controlling costs and risks, sellers can better manage inventory and orders, and improve the competitiveness and sales of their stores. However, it should be noted that sellers need to comply with local customs regulations and plan delivery times in advance to ensure that orders arrive on time, thereby improving buyer experience and feedback.