Currently, postal parcels are the most widely used logistics products for cross-border e-commerce sellers, and are also the entry-level logistics options. The characteristics and advantages of mainstream postal parcel products on the market are given.
(1) China Post Parcel: Obvious price advantage, registered parcels “dominate the world”
Its market share is the first. Advantages: Wide coverage of routes and the most price advantage.
It goes without saying that China Post has a wide range of routes. China Post Parcel is the most price-competitive parcel product on the market and is widely used. A seller gave an example, sending a postal parcel of 1kg to South America and Africa. The basic charge is 120 yuan, and to neighboring Asian countries it is 80-90 yuan. The average price in other regions is about 100 yuan. On this basis, add 8 yuan for registered mail, multiply by the discount of freight forwarders in various places, and the final delivery cost is obtained. In comparison, other parcels rarely have discounts even if the basic charges are the same, and may even be charged a higher level. The cost advantage is not as good as China Post Parcel. Overall, the overall delivery time of China Post Parcel is acceptable, and in some regions it can even be said to be very fast. However, both its price and timeliness are relatively unstable. Of course, its Internet speed is the fastest, only 1 to 2 working days, and it also has advantages in domestic customs clearance. At present, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Guangzhou are the cities where China Post delivers faster, and the discounts in inland cities are relatively high.
(2) China Hong Kong Post Small Parcel: Longest history and high overall quality
It was first used in the field of cross-border e-commerce and was once the “unique weapon” of independent station bosses. It has the longest history and its advantages include: high overall quality and stable indicators.
In terms of general cargo delivery, China Hong Kong Post Small Parcel is a relatively stable product in terms of timeliness, price, and customs clearance among various small parcels. In addition, it has less packet loss. In terms of overall quality, China Hong Kong Post Small Parcel is an ideal choice among various small parcels. It is applicable to shipments to major markets, with a more guaranteed customer experience and relatively few after-sales problems caused by logistics.
In terms of price, China Hong Kong Registered Parcel is slightly more expensive than China Post Registered. However, among all the small parcels, it is still a product with a relatively good price. The cost-effectiveness of Hong Kong Post is particularly high, and there is almost no rival.
It is worth noting that the delivery of Hong Kong Postal Parcels needs to be transferred to Hong Kong, China, which is different from the delivery of mainland postal services. The time limit for online delivery is 2 to 4 working days, which is slightly slower. Of course, this does not affect the overall time limit, and it does not rule out that some freight forwarders can achieve the promised online delivery the next day.