Amazon FBM International Logistics: Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the four major express delivery giants and dedicated line services

International express delivery usually refers to the services provided by the four major commercial express delivery giants-DHL, TNT, UPS and FedEx. These companies provide efficient and fast logistics solutions to cross-border e-commerce sellers through their self-built logistics networks, powerful information systems and service points around the world.

Advantages of the four major commercial express delivery giants

DHL (DHL)

• Logistics Timeliness: Under normal circumstances, goods can be delivered to the world within 2 to 6 working days, especially in Europe, which performs well and has the characteristics of fast customs clearance and fast delivery.
• Logistics price: For small goods under 20kg and large goods over 21kg, DHL’s prices are more competitive.

UPS (United Parcel Service)

• Logistics Timeliness: Globally, delivery is usually completed within 3 to 6 days, especially in North America, with extensive network coverage, efficient customs clearance capabilities and timely delivery services.
• Logistics price: During the promotion season, UPS will provide more discounts, giving it a certain price advantage.

FedEx (FedEx Corporation)

• Logistics timeliness: Under normal circumstances, it can be delivered to all parts of the world within 2 to 8 working days, especially in Southeast Asia and South America. Especially in the Southeast Asian market, whether it is customs clearance The speed and delivery efficiency are far superior to other competitors.
• Logistics price: For large items over 21kg in Southeast Asia, FedEx’s prices are more affordable.

TNT

• Logistics timeliness: Usually goods can arrive all over the world within 2 to 4 working days. TNT’s performance is particularly outstanding in the Western European market. It is not only low in price but also has strong customs clearance capabilities and no additional delivery fees in remote areas. .
• Logistics price: For large goods above 100kg, the price of TNT is relatively reasonable.

Advantages and disadvantages of international logistics lines

Advantages

The international logistics line mainly refers to transporting large quantities of goods to designated countries or regions through air charter, and then the local partners are responsible for the final delivery work. The advantages of this method include lower costs (achieved through economies of scale) and speeds between international express and postal parcels.

Disadvantages

However, since the operation mode of international logistics lines is relatively fixed (including starting point, end point, route, means of transportation, departure time and cycle, etc.), this brings inconvenience to merchants in the actual operation process, making it impossible to operate according to actual conditions. Flexibly adjust the transportation plan according to the situation.

In addition to the international express delivery giants mentioned above, China’s local logistics companies such as SF Express and STO have also begun to get involved in the cross-border logistics market, providing e-commerce sellers with more diverse choices.