Currently, there are dozens of mainstream logistics companies in my country, plus some regional logistics companies, so e-commerce companies have many choices. Before choosing a reliable logistics company, e-commerce companies must first find out which logistics companies are available and what advantages and features their services and prices have. Below is an inventory of my country’s more well-known logistics companies and a brief comparison.
(1) SF Express
Advantages: Providing 365 (366) days of service throughout the year, wide coverage of value-added services, the strongest timeliness, low bad/lost rate, flexible payment settlement and business methods, and is a “leader” among private logistics companies.
Disadvantages: The cost is relatively high, and it takes a mid-to-high-end route, so there are relatively few express delivery points.
Scope of application: Valuables, urgent items, important paper letters or documents, holiday shipments, etc.
(2) Postal EMS
Advantages: Many express delivery points, all over the country, open all year round, relatively high reliability and security Disadvantages: High premiums, relatively slow speed.
Scope of application: holiday mailing, important paper letters, etc.
(3) YTO
Advantages: wide coverage of express delivery points, good service and fast speed.
Disadvantages: relatively slow automobile transportation, independent branches and uneven employee quality Scope of application: online store mailing and delivery.
(4) YUNDA
Advantages: moderate price, generally 3 to 4 days to receive the goods.
Disadvantages: limited express delivery points.
Scope of application: online store mailing and delivery.
In addition to the above logistics companies, my country also has logistics companies such as ZTO, STO, Huitong, Tiantian, ZJS, and Suer. Each logistics company has its own characteristics and the competition is fierce. At present, each logistics company is working hard to improve its service level and overall strength.
Tips
E-commerce companies can choose the appropriate logistics company nearby according to the actual situation. In order to reduce procurement costs, e-commerce companies can also negotiate with suppliers and ask them to use the logistics company of their choice to ship goods. Of course, different goods should choose different logistics companies. For example, it is best to use SF Express for more urgent goods. In addition, e-commerce companies can reach a cooperation agreement with logistics companies to ship goods to consumers at a lower freight rate.