FBM logistics channels mainly include postal parcels, international express delivery, and international logistics dedicated lines. These logistics channels are logistics services between two or more countries or regions. They are different from the domestic express delivery that sellers usually come into contact with. Sellers need to have a certain understanding of them to lay a good foundation for subsequent channel selection. The following is an explanation of the three FBM logistics channels: postal parcels, international express delivery, and international logistics dedicated lines.
1. Postal parcels
Postal parcels, also known as international parcels, are an international postal parcel service launched by China Post, suitable for relatively small items. Postal parcels are an economical international logistics service project. The following introduces its advantages and disadvantages. (1) Advantages of postal parcels
① Low cost: China Post parcels have an absolute price advantage over other modes of transportation.
② Globalization: It can be sent to all parts of the world, as long as there is a post office (except for a few countries or regions).
③ Convenience: Postal parcels are easy to send, and the billing method is unified globally, not counting the first weight and additional weight, which greatly simplifies freight calculation and cost control.
(2) Disadvantages of postal parcels
① Poor timeliness: The biggest disadvantage of postal parcels is poor timeliness. Daily logistics transportation takes 5 to 30 days (working days). If it is during the peak sales season, it is possible to be delayed by 2 to 3 months.
② High package loss rate: The package loss rate refers to the loss of express parcels due to various reasons during the mailing process. There is no package tracking service for postal parcels, and no compensation will be obtained if they are lost. The package loss rate is relatively high