There are two types of Amazon logistics, one is FBA, which is also the most commonly used, and the other is FBM. Today we are going to talk about FBM, which is third-party express delivery, that is, non-Amazon official logistics, that is, self-delivery. So let’s take a look at what couriers Amazon third parties use.
The choice of channel for self-delivery is generally based on the characteristics of the products sold (type, value, size, safety), the customer's timeliness requirements and location, logistics budget, and peak and off-peak seasons.
1. Postal parcel.
The network channels of postal parcels are spread all over the world, with a wider coverage than other logistics methods. For small and medium-sized sellers on the general cross-border e-commerce platform Amazon, products below 2 kg can use postal parcels, and products above 2 kg can use postal large parcels. Of course, EMS or E-Parcel can also be considered in some cases. This article mainly explains postal parcels.
Postal parcel is a logistics method jointly launched with the postal system, and is delivered in the form of personal parcels. The well-known ones include China Post Parcel, Singapore Post Parcel, Hong Kong Post Parcel, Deutsche Post, Netherlands Post, Swiss Post, King Post, Belgium Post, etc. It is cheap and has convenient customs clearance, but has no advantage in terms of timeliness. Especially during the peak season when warehouses are full, your customer service may receive more customer complaints than ever before.
Postal parcels generally have corresponding regulations and regional advantages. For example, Chinese parcels do not support the transportation of knives, liquids, and electrical products, while Dutch parcels do not have similar requirements. For example, the timeliness of German parcels to Germany is more stable than that of Hong Kong parcels.
Small parcels are generally divided into two forms, registered mail and ordinary mail. Registered mail will provide a searchable tracking number, which can be used to query logistics information on the Internet. This service requires an additional registration fee. If you don't register the package, it is basically impossible to track it. During peak seasons (such as Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), the mailing process may take 30-50 days. Even if you are very anxious, you can only check the exit information of Chinese customs, nothing else.
Postal parcels currently occupy a huge market, and will be the main logistics method for small and medium-sized sellers for a long time. However, it is not suitable for most Amazon China sellers because small parcels have to go through multiple links of scanning and transfer, and the probability of package loss and damage is relatively high, which may lead to negative reviews from Amazon buyers. If the seller has a relatively strong after-sales team and hopes to save costs, he or she can consider using this shipping method in the early stage. The specific method depends on the product type and the country it is shipped to. As long as it can be delivered within the time frame specified by Amazon and buyers on the cross-border e-commerce platform Amazon can accept it, it is OK.
2. Express delivery channels.
They mainly refer to the four giants DHL, TNT, FedEx and UPS, as well as SF Express, STO Express, etc. Among them, the speed and service of the four giants are impeccable, but the prices are also relatively expensive, which is difficult for ordinary merchants to afford. They have built their own global network and provide localized logistics services around the world. They can ship goods to most countries and regions in the world, and real-time logistics tracking information can be obtained on the official website.
The four giants have their own areas of advantage and regions. DHL is in Europe, TNT is in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, UPS is in North America, and FedEx is in Southeast Asia. Generally, it takes 2-4 working days for the delivery to the advantageous regions.
In addition, express delivery channels have certain requirements and restrictions on the products themselves. Products containing electricity, counterfeit brands, and special categories are basically unable to be delivered. This is only applicable to goods weighing more than 2kg, which have high value and timeliness requirements of customers.
3. Dedicated line logistics.
The model of cross-border dedicated logistics is usually to concentrate large quantities of goods to the destination and reduce costs through economies of scale. It is an independent channel for express delivery companies in a certain country or region, such as the Middle East, the United States, Russia, etc. The price is lower than commercial express, but the delivery time is also slower. Currently, the more famous ones include Yanwen Logistics, Sinotrans Anmaisi, etc. The packages can be tracked and charged according to the specific route. It usually arrives in 4-7 working days.
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