1. China Post International Small Packet
China Post International Small Packet is commonly known as “China Post”, “Air Mail Small Packet”, “Air Mail Small Packet”, and other small parcels named after the municipal bureaus where they are received and sent (such as “Beijing” “Small Parcel”) is an air mail service launched by China Post for small parcels under 2kg, with delivery coverage covering 177 countries around the world. Sellers can place an order online, print the form, and have the postal staff come to collect the items directly or deliver the items to China Post’s collection warehouse to enjoy fast and convenient international parcel services.
(1) Charging standards and weight restrictions
Square package volume limit: length + width + height ≤ 90cm, single side length ≤ 60cm. Maximum volume limit for cylindrical packages: the sum of 2 times the diameter and length ≤ 104cm, and the length of one side ≤ 90cm. The freight is charged in the form of forward delivery fee and registration service fee. The weight of the package is calculated in grams, starting from 1g, and the weight of a single package is limited to 2kg.
(2) Summary of advantages and disadvantages
. The biggest advantage is that the freight is cheap, and the delivery time to some countries is not long, making it a cost-effective logistics method.
·In terms of customs operations, postal parcels are much simpler than express delivery and enjoy the “green channel”. Therefore, postal international small parcels have strong customs clearance capabilities. China Post is a member of the “Universal Postal Union” and has a delivery network all over the world with very wide coverage.
Postal international small parcels are essentially “civilian parcels” and are not commercial express delivery, so this method can send a lot of items
You can pick them up at your door, apply for compensation online, and do logistics Information is available.
Packages mailed to most countries can be delivered in 16 to 35 days. Generally speaking, the delivery time is longer. For example, packages mailed to Russia and Brazil may take more than 40 days to show the buyer’s signature.
·The weight limit is 2kg, and Afghanistan even has a weight limit of 1kg. This causes some sellers to divide their parcels into multiple parcels
for delivery if they exceed 2kg, or choose other logistics methods.
Generally speaking, China Post International Parcel is a cost-effective logistics method, suitable for sending items with light weight, large quantity, affordable price and low time limit and inquiry requirements.
(3) Precautions for customs clearance
China Post International Parcel is a civilian package and does not belong to commercial express delivery. The customs inspection and release principle for personal postal items is “reasonable for personal use” “Quantity”, this principle is limited to the normal amount required for personal use between relatives and friends. Therefore, in order to pass customs smoothly, it is not suitable to send too many items.
Limit value regulations: Customs regulations stipulate that for personal items sent from or to Hong Kong, Macao and abroad, the limits allowed for each entry and exit are RMB 800 and RMB 1,000 respectively; for the portion exceeding the limit , which is a single, indivisible and indeed personal EMS, first abroad and then domestic
If it is a normal need, it can be leniently inspected and released.
Services to local areas may be suspended due to local strikes, natural disasters and other reasons.
Compensation will be based on the actual transaction price of the order on AliExpress, with a maximum limit of RMB 300.
2. China Post air parcel
China Post air parcel is commonly known as “air parcel” and “China Post air parcel”. In addition to air parcels, China Post air parcels also include large parcels transported by land and water, air and land transport. The “China Post parcels” mentioned in this book only refer to air parcels. China Post’s large parcels can be sent to more than 200 countries around the world, with low prices and strong customs clearance capabilities. They are suitable for sending items that do not require high timeliness and are slightly heavier.
1) Charging standards
Generally, charges are based on the first weight and additional weight, and the lifting weight is within 500g.
2) Summary of advantages and disadvantages
Low cost. The price is lower than EMS, the volume is not calculated, and there are no remote surcharges. Compared with commercial express delivery, it has infinite access to many countries. China Post’s large packages can reach most countries and regions around the world, and have customs clearance capabilities. Very strong.
Some countries have a weight limit of 10k, and the heaviest can only be 30kg.
3.DHLe-commerce
DHL e-commerce is different from DHL commercial express. DHLe -Commerce is a standard logistics service under the DHL Group, with fast delivery time, high delivery rate and good service. Restrictions on volume and weight: single side size ≤ 120cm, length, width and girth (length + width x 2 + height x 2) ≤ 330cm; single piece weight limit 20kg
4.e Postal Treasure
< p>ePostal Express is an international e-commerce express delivery business under China Post Express Logistics. This product uses the EMS network as the main shipping channel. After exporting to overseas post offices, the mail is delivered through the postal light and small parcel network of the destination country. It can provide cross-border e-mail services. Shopping platform and cross-border sellers provide convenient, stable and preferential logistics services for light and small items. At present, the ePacket business has reached 35 countries and regions including Russia, the United States, Brazil, Spain, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Israel, among which the United States and Russia are the countries with the largest number of shipments.
ePacket’s restrictions on square package volume: length + width + height ≤ 90cm, single side length ≤ 60cm. Restrictions on the volume of cylindrical packages: the sum of 2 times the diameter and length ≤ 104cm, and the length of one side ≤ 90cm.
ePacket can track the entire process and provide tracking queries on major nodes. Under normal circumstances, the delivery time is 7~10 working days to reach the destination. In Russia, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia, it takes 7~15 working days to reach the destination; in special circumstances (holidays or peak seasons) it takes 15~20 working days to reach the destination.
5. Postal parcels from other countries and regions
Postal parcels are a frequently used method of international logistics. Relying on the Universal Postal Union’s network covering the world, its weight, volume, They all have a lot in common in terms of requirements for prohibited and restricted items. However, there are more or less differences in the postal parcel services provided by post offices in different countries and regions. This is mainly reflected in the different prices and timeliness in different advantageous areas, as well as the different restrictions on transported items. Postal parcels in most countries and regions require that the length + width + height of the parcel are ≤90cm, the length of one side is 60cm, and the weight does not exceed 2kg
The characteristics of some air parcels are as follows.
Small package from Hong Kong, China, medium to medium timeliness and fast processing.
·Singapore Parcel is moderately priced and the service quality is higher than the general service quality of postal parcel. It is currently a common transportation channel for mobile phones, tablets
and other products containing lithium batteries.
·Swiss Post small parcel has faster delivery time but higher price. We have strong customs clearance capabilities in Europe and are exempt from customs clearance in European Schengen countries. ·Swedish small parcels have faster delivery times, faster customs clearance and delivery in Russia, and lower prices. Air parcel is the preferred logistics method for shipping to Russia, and during certain periods security control is not so strict on items with batteries, so it can be used to send charged items. For postal parcels from other regions, please refer to the official website for details
Commercial express delivery is expensive and has a short delivery time
1. UPS
UPS’s full name is United Parcel Service, that is United Parcel Service, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a global express carrier and package delivery company. The advantageous route for UPS delivery on AliExpress is the American route, such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and other countries. The fastest delivery time is 3 days, and delivery can basically be completed in 6 days under no abnormal circumstances.
4 UPS express delivery methods
·UPS Worldwide Express Plus: Global express with the highest price. ·UPS Worldwide Express: Global Express
·UPS Worldwide Saver: Global Express, commonly known as “Red List”
·UPS Worldwide Expedited: Global Express, commonly known as “Blue List”, is The slowest and lowest price.
2. DHL
DHL international express delivery can reach 120,000 destinations in 220 countries and regions. DHL was founded in the United States and is now an express freight company fully owned by Deutsche Post. In 2012, DHL-Sinotrans and AliExpress jointly launched HK DHL Express to provide online shipping services for AliExpress sellers, with a delivery time of 3 to 6 days
HKDHL Express does not have a clear volume and Weight limit: if the weight of a single piece is ≥70kg or the length of one side is ≥120cm, an overlength and overweight surcharge of RMB 260 per ticket will be charged.
3.TNT
TNT is headquartered in the Netherlands and has air and road transportation networks mainly in Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. General cargo can be shipped the next day. For online tracking, the entire process takes 3-6 days. In 2012, NT and AliExpress jointly launched an online shipping service, which has comprehensive European air and land transportation network coverage. The main advantageous routes are European routes. For example, 70kg items in the UK cannot be sent and there are no clear restrictions in terms of volume and size.
4. FedEx
The full name of FedEx is Federal Express, which is affiliated to the US FedEx Group and is the backbone of the group’s express transportation business. In 2012, FedEx and AliExpress jointly launched online shipping services. The main advantageous routes are Asian routes and American routes. For example, in the United States, Canada, Indonesia, Israel and other countries, the time limit is 3 to 6 days. FedEx’s biggest advantage is its strong customs clearance capabilities. If the length of one side of a single package is ≥270cm, or the girth (length + width x2 + height x2) is ≥330cm, or the weight of a single parcel is ≥68kg, it cannot be sent.