The distribution of overseas warehouses in the UK and its importance in China’s cross-border e-commerce
Cross-border e-commerce is booming around the world, especially in China. With the support of national policies and the improvement of infrastructure, cross-border e-commerce has become an important force in promoting the development of foreign trade. This article will combine the distribution of British overseas warehouses to explore its role in China’s cross-border e-commerce.
Distribution of overseas warehouses in major cities in the UK
London
As the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, London is an important economic and logistics center. London has multiple overseas warehouse suppliers and logistics service providers, providing a variety of warehousing and distribution solutions. The London overseas warehouse has a superior geographical location, convenient transportation network and rich logistics resources, and is suitable for covering the British local market and international markets.
Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and the commercial and logistics center of central England. Birmingham has modern overseas warehouse facilities and a developed logistics network, which is suitable for meeting the logistics needs of the central region. Choosing Birmingham overseas warehouse can achieve fast delivery between the British mainland and the European market, and provide convenient logistics and transportation channels for cross-border e-commerce sellers.
Manchester
Manchester is the economic and logistics center of northern England and has excellent overseas warehouse facilities and logistics services. Manchester overseas warehouse can cover northern England, Scotland, Ireland and other regions, providing sellers with efficient logistics transportation and order delivery services. Manchester is also one of Europe’s aviation and logistics hubs, facilitating trade with all parts of the world.
Liverpool
Liverpool is located in northwest England and is an important port city and international trade center. Liverpool overseas warehouse can provide convenient sea transportation and global logistics connections, suitable for trading with suppliers in Europe and Asia. Liverpool is also an important logistics center for Amazon, providing sellers with seamless integration with the Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) platform.
Outer London
In addition to London itself, the areas surrounding London are also important areas for overseas warehouse deployment. For example, the Dartford and Dusseldorf areas in south London have attracted many cross-border e-commerce sellers with their convenient transportation and modern warehousing facilities.
The development status of cross-border e-commerce in China
In recent years, the development speed of my country’s traditional foreign trade industry has gradually slowed down, while cross-border e-commerce has shown a good development trend. my country’s development in trading platform services, electronic payment and logistics distribution has begun to take shape. Coupled with the introduction of various favorable national policies, it has created favorable objective conditions for the development of cross-border e-commerce.
Shanghai “Cross-Border Pass”
The Shanghai cross-border e-commerce trade pilot operation model includes online direct purchase import model, online purchase bonded import model and general export model. On December 28, 2013, Shanghai’s “Cross-Border Tong” was officially launched, and promoted the three major cross-border e-commerce models to gradually mature.
Chongqing “e-click”
Chongqing’s cross-border e-commerce pilot is the only full-service pilot city in the country with four cross-border e-commerce models. The Chongqing cross-border trade e-commerce public service platform of Chongqing Xiyong Comprehensive Bonded Zone was officially launched in June 2014.
Hangzhou “One-stop cross-border transportation”
Hangzhou Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park combines two modes: bonded import and direct purchase import. It is currently the only full-service cross-border trade e-commerce industrial park in Zhejiang Province that integrates these two modes.
Ningbo “cross-border shopping”
Ningbo Free Trade Zone is one of the most open economic zones with the most favorable policies in my country, focusing on cross-border import e-commerce trade.
Zhengzhou “E Trade”
Zhengzhou is the only city in China that uses comprehensive bonded supervision sites to conduct cross-border e-commerce pilots.
Guangzhou “Number One Scholar Valley”
In September 2013, Guangzhou was approved to become a pilot city for cross-border e-commerce import services.
Shenzhen Qianhai
In July 2014, in order to promote the stable growth of import and export trade, the state approved Shenzhen to become a cross-border e-commerce import pilot.
Fuzhou, Fujian
In 2015, Fuzhou, Fujian Province became a cross-border e-commerce pilot city through the approval of the State Council.
Pingtan, Fujian
Pingtan and Fuzhou are cross-border e-commerce pilot cities approved at the same time.
Conclusion
As an important cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, the UK has overseas warehouse suppliers and logistics service providers in many cities, providing a variety of warehousing and distribution solutions. Based on their business needs and target markets, sellers can choose overseas warehouses in cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool to improve logistics efficiency and meet customer needs. In addition, you can also consider the layout of overseas warehouses in the outer areas of London to find a logistics partner that is more suitable for your business. At the same time, China’s cross-border e-commerce pilot cities are also developing rapidly, forming cross-border e-commerce business models that suit their own characteristics.