The current cross-border logistics channels are roughly divided into international small parcels and international express delivery. International small parcels are characterized by low prices but slow delivery times; international express delivery is characterized by high prices but fast delivery times.
The Amazon platform has different requirements for the timeliness of orders from buyers in different countries, but they are similar. Orders from American buyers must be delivered within 40 days, and orders from European and Japanese buyers must be delivered within 25 days. Express delivery channels with faster logistics times often leave many sellers with no profit margin, so the vast majority of self-shipping sellers choose international small parcel logistics channels to deliver goods.
There are also many channels for international small parcels. Common channels on the market now include China Post e-mail, China Post small parcels,
Singapore Post small parcels, Hong Kong Post small parcels, Dutch and Swiss small parcels, Russian parcels etc. After 2016, the Amazon platform requires all self-delivered orders to be able to check online tracking tracks, so China Post’s international e-mail service is the first choice for Amazon sellers. International e-mail is charged in grams.
The transportation range of International e-Packet can cover all inland cities in China, which provides great convenience to sellers who are not in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, or coastal cities, and can cover all current sites on the Amazon platform , the average delivery time is 15 days, and the fastest one can arrive in about 6 days. China Post’s International ePacket and China Post Parcel both belong to the Universal Postal Union system, so their customs clearance capabilities are very strong. Even tea and other food that can be stored for a long time can be cleared smoothly. New sellers can directly contact the local post office to inquire about how to deliver goods. Most of the other logistics channels do not have online tracking, but these small package channels are constantly updated. Sellers can learn more about them, compare prices and timeliness, and choose the delivery method that best suits them.