How to register and use eBay Asia-Pacific logistics platform: full process analysis
The eBay APAC Shipping Platform (ASP) is a service launched by eBay to adapt to the needs of the international e-commerce shipping market and aims to improve the logistics processing efficiency of Chinese stores. Through this platform, sellers can not only automatically synchronize eBay account sales data, manage, download and print invoices and customs declaration lists containing English addresses, but also enjoy door-to-door pick-up services by logistics companies at seller-designated locations. The logistics services provided by ASP cover a variety of logistics service providers including International e-mail, FedEx, UBI, etc. Its collection services cover mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Taiwan, and delivery services can reach the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and many other countries.
Register eBay Asia Pacific Logistics Platform
Steps
- Visit the homepage: First visit the eBay Asia Pacific logistics platform page (https://apacshipping.ebay.com.hk/aspweb/login) and click the “Register Now” hyperlink.
- Log in to eBay account: Enter the eBay login page, enter your eBay account number and password, and click “Sign in” to log in.
- Agree to the Terms of Service: Read all the Terms of Service, check “I agree to all the above Terms of Service and Privacy Policy”, and click “I Agree”.
- Set the order source and shipping method: Set the order source and mark the order as shipped according to your needs, and click “Save”.
- Complete registration: After the account is successfully created, you can make relevant settings for the account, such as adding logistics service providers, adding your own other eBay accounts or setting user IDs, etc.
Notes
- After successful registration, the eBay seller ID used will become the seller’s main administrator account on the Asia-Pacific Logistics Platform, which can be used to log in to the logistics platform and modify the relevant settings of the logistics platform.
- Only users registered on eBay Hong Kong station can use the Asia-Pacific logistics platform. If you encounter an error message when registering a site, you can use customer service to modify the site.
Use eBay Asia Pacific logistics platform
Steps
- Log in to seller account: Open the eBay official website (www.ebay.com) in the browser, click the “Login” button in the upper right corner of the page, and enter the eBay account username and password.
- Enter the logistics platform: On the Seller Center page, find and click “Logistics Tools” or similar options.
- Browse logistics service providers: In the eBay Asia-Pacific logistics platform, browse different logistics service providers to learn about their service scope, fees and other information.
- Choose a logistics service provider: Choose the most suitable logistics service provider based on factors such as the target country/region, logistics service type, transportation time and cost.
- View detailed information: Click on the selected logistics service provider to enter the detailed information page to obtain more relevant information.
- Choose a shipping method and service: Select the appropriate shipping method on the logistics provider’s page and see what specific services they offer.
- Arrange shipping and generate a waybill: Provide necessary shipping information, such as weight, size, destination, etc., to generate a waybill.
- Track logistics status: Use the logistics status tracking function provided by the platform to understand the status of cargo transportation at any time.
- Provide after-sales service: Handle buyers’ logistics issues or return requests, and solve problems in a timely manner.
Through the above steps, sellers can effectively manage and handle logistics affairs, improve logistics efficiency, and provide reliable logistics services, thereby improving buyer satisfaction and increasing sales.
Through the introduction in this article, I believe you have a comprehensive understanding of the eBay Asia-Pacific logistics platform and can handle it from registration to use. It is hoped that every cross-border e-commerce seller can use the power of this platform to better serve global buyers.