Many cross-border e-commerce sellers don’t know how to choose the right courier after opening a store, because they don’t know much about various international couriers. So today we will learn about the four major international couriers and see what advantages and disadvantages they have. Which courier is suitable for all cross-border sellers?
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Advantages: fast speed (a little faster than in the United States) and good service. If you go to the United States, it will arrive in about 48 hours. (It's an American car, there's nothing we can do about it.) The goods can be delivered to more than 200 countries and regions around the world. The information on the query website is updated quickly, and problems are solved promptly. You can ship online and provide door-to-door pickup services in 109 cities across the country.
Disadvantages: The freight is expensive, the volume weight of the product after packaging must be calculated, and the restrictions on consignment items are relatively strict. The weight is calculated per piece, not per ticket.
FedEx:
Advantages: For large shipments of 21kg, the price to Central and South America and Europe is more competitive. To other regions, the shipping cost is more expensive. Chemical products, small goods, have absolute price advantage! Basically any goods can be sent, you can use it with agent, trade, third-party, Alibaba and other accounts. Relatively speaking, the restrictions on delivery are the least!
Disadvantages: One of the transit points mentioned above is Memphis in the United States. This place is easier to pass. Customs are very strict. Especially for chemical goods, there is an agency of the local CBP that specializes in checking the goods! The chance of them being found out is very small, but it does happen! The speed is average. There are no countries that have conflicts with the United States!
TNT:
Advantages: Faster delivery, about 3 working days to Western Europe, can deliver to more countries, query website information updated quickly, timely response to problems. Since it is opened by Europeans, it has good advantages for large goods weighing more than 21kg. The transit is in Belgium, so customs clearance is possible! All TNT goods are pre-cleared, which is very good.
Disadvantages: Except for Europe, other countries don’t seem to have any advantages, and Southeast Asia is all the same. There are also many restrictions on the goods transported! Chemical goods transportation requires original identification in some countries! (such as Iran)
DHL:
Advantages: fast speed, usually 3 working days to Europe, 2 working days to Southeast Asia, can deliver to many countries and regions, the status of goods on the query website is updated in a timely manner, problems are solved quickly, there are separate bulk prices for items over 21 kg, and the bulk prices in some areas are cheaper than international EMS. The price of small general goods is very advantageous!!!
Disadvantages: If you are shipping small items, the price of chemicals is relatively high and not cost-effective. You also need to consider the volume and weight of the product, and the restrictions on consignment items are also relatively strict. Many special items are rejected.
When choosing a courier, the final decision should be made based on the resources around you and the store environment. The above are all similar advantages and disadvantages. This is the introduction of the four major international express companies. If you want to get more knowledge about the four major international express companies, please continue to pay attention!
