1. Principles for selecting international logistics
For sellers, the following principles should be considered when choosing an international logistics method that suits them.
Principle 1: Good security and strong traceability. Try to let buyers know the delivery status of the items at any time. Most logistics methods can do this at present.
Principle 2: Good timeliness and strong controllability. At least ensure that the goods are delivered within the delivery time expected by the buyer. Generally, the e-commerce platform system also has a corresponding delivery time range displayed on the order details page. With the global development of e-commerce, buyers have higher and higher requirements for the timeliness of logistics and distribution.
Principle 3: Good service and high cost performance. Choose a more cost-effective logistics method on the premise of ensuring that the first and second principles are not violated.
2. International logistics online ordering process
E-commerce platforms generally provide international logistics online ordering services. For example, Alibaba International Station provides a full range of international logistics services. When the number of bulk goods is large, sellers may consider choosing to entrust freight forwarders to book and ship offline. When the number of goods is small, international express delivery is generally used as a logistics method. Sellers usually place orders online directly on e-commerce platforms.
The process of placing an order for international logistics online is as follows.
Check the freight rate
Take express delivery as an example. In the backend function area, in the “Logistics Service” → “Check Quote and Arrange Delivery” page, enter the postal code of the place of shipment, the shipment information and the destination, and you can check the freight rate information.
Logistics Order
1) Select a logistics plan
In the list of freight rate inquiries, first compare the transportation time and budget costs of the logistics service providers, then select one and click the “Order” button on the right.
2) Fill in the product information
After selecting the logistics service provider, you need to fill in the detailed product information.
(1) Fill in the domestic logistics information for delivery to the warehouse.
(2) Fill in the express information and package information.
(3) Fill in the product information.
(4) Fill in the customs declaration information.
(5) Check the value-added service. Alibaba International Station provides sellers with a freight insurance service with an insurance amount not exceeding 4,000 yuan. If the value of the goods exceeds 4,000 yuan, you can choose not to check the free freight insurance.
Fill in the consignee/consignor information
After filling in all the information, click the “Next” button to continue filling in the consignee/consignor information.
(1) Fill in the consignor information.
(2) Fill in the consignee (buyer) information.
(3)After previewing the logistics order information, click the “Submit Order” button to complete the online logistics arrangement operation.