Detailed explanation of the last-mile delivery cost optimization strategy and packaging requirements of Meikeduo’s overseas warehouses
With the rapid development of the cross-border e-commerce industry, overseas warehousing and last-mile delivery services have become hot issues in the field of e-commerce logistics. Against this background, Meikeduo, as a professional cross-border e-commerce logistics service provider, has won the favor of customers with its excellent global logistics solutions, such as overseas warehousing and last-mile delivery services. The name “Meikeduo” is well-known in the field of cross-border e-commerce. It provides customers with one-stop logistics solutions through an efficient and reliable logistics network, allowing goods to reach consumers around the world quickly and safely. in hands.
Strategies to save last-mile delivery costs
Optimize package size and weight
When preparing a package, optimizing its size and weight is key to reducing costs. Oversized or heavy packages may incur additional shipping and surcharges. Therefore, it is recommended that sellers choose appropriate materials during the packaging process to ensure the safety of the goods and avoid unnecessary waste of space, thereby minimizing last-mile delivery costs.
Bulk shipment
When sellers have multiple packages to be delivered, they can consider shipping in batches. This will not only improve transportation efficiency, but also significantly reduce the individual delivery costs of each package, thereby saving costs.
Compare different carriers and services
Understanding and comparing the service options of different last-mile delivery carriers as well as their costs, timeliness and service quality can help sellers make more informed choices. As a partner, Meikeduo can provide a variety of options so that sellers can customize the most suitable logistics solution according to their own needs and budget.
Take advantage of discounts and promotions
Pay attention to discounts and promotions provided by transporters and logistics service providers. Sometimes these discounts can bring unexpected benefits to sellers and reduce some of the freight burden.
Optimize destination selection
When conditions permit, choosing cost-effective destinations and avoiding remote or high-risk areas can help reduce last-mile delivery costs and improve overall logistics efficiency.
Last leg delivery service fee structure
The cost of Meikeduo’s overseas warehouse last-mile delivery service mainly includes two parts: basic service fee and additional service fee:
- Basic service fee: Covers basic links such as cross-border transportation, customs clearance and delivery. The specific amount depends on multiple factors such as the weight, volume and destination of the goods;
- Additional service fees: Involving special packaging, insurance, warehousing and other additional items, merchants can choose corresponding services based on actual needs.
Packaging requirements
In order to ensure that the goods can be smoothly entered into the warehouse and identified, Meikeduo has set detailed product packaging standards for overseas warehouses in different regions:
- Mexico Overseas Warehouse: The weight of a single product must not exceed 25 kg, and the longest side is limited to 48 cm. For oversized items, you need to apply for special handling in advance;
- Chile Overseas Warehouse: The maximum weight of a single product is 20 kg, the longest side must not exceed 50 cm, and the sum of the three dimensions of length, width and height must be controlled within 117 cm.
Before sending the goods to Meikeduo’s overseas warehouse, sellers need to create a warehousing plan and submit relevant information, and also do necessary pre-processing work. Goods that are not properly pre-processed or labeled as required may affect the warehousing progress or even fail to be put into the warehouse.
In short, by taking the above measures, sellers can not only reduce the cost of last-mile delivery from Meikeduo’s overseas warehouses to a certain extent, but also improve the operational efficiency of the entire logistics chain.