International express delivery refers to a mode of delivery in which express parcels are inspected and released through border ports and customs between countries. After the goods arrive in another country, logistics will be arranged to be delivered to the end customers. The characteristics of international express delivery are: fast timeliness, generally 3 to 7 days to arrive; high security, complete logistics tracking information, and very high costs. The weight of international express parcels is divided into actual weight and volume weight. The larger value of the two is used as the basis for billing. It is suitable for mailing small, light, relatively expensive and urgent goods.
The service channels engaged in international express business mainly include: Express Mail Service (EMS), DHL Express (DHL), United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx, TNT Post Group NVTPG (TNT), etc.
International Parcel
International Parcel, also known as International Small Parcel, refers to a small parcel weighing less than 2 kilograms, with a sum of length, width and height less than 90 cm, and the longest side less than 60 cm. International parcels are divided into ordinary airmail and registered mail. Ordinary airmail does not provide tracking and inquiry services, and the cost is lower; registered mail provides tracking and inquiry services, but the cost is higher. The characteristics of international parcels are: slower delivery time, estimated to take 15 to 30 days, but compared with international express delivery, the cost is much cheaper, more suitable for small, light, not too expensive, and not urgent goods, usually more used by self-shipping sellers.
The service channels for international parcels include: China Post Parcel, Singapore Post Parcel, etc.
There are three logistics models for Amazon sellers: Fulfillment by merchants (FBM), Amazon self-operated logistics model (FBA), and third-party overseas warehouse model. Sellers can freely choose according to their own situation.