What courier should I use to send goods to Europe?

There are many express delivery services you can choose from when sending express delivery to Europe. The following are some mainstream express delivery channels and their characteristics:

International air express

DHL: German DHL Express Service Company, is the market leader in the global express industry. Its service network spans the world, reaching 220 countries and regions, covering more than 120,000 destinations. DHL provides special delivery and express delivery services, which are fast, stable and safe, and are especially suitable for corporate and private customers. However, DHL is relatively expensive and has restrictions on mailing items. It cannot send packages containing imitation brands, liquids, powders, food, batteries, and optical discs.

FedEx: A domestic company in the United States, known for its efficient services and strong logistics network. FedEx performs well in express delivery services to the Americas and Europe, with advantages in price and timeliness. However, it should be noted that FedEx has strict requirements on cargo packaging.

UPS: UPS is one of the largest express carriers in the world, with significant price and time advantages in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Western Europe. For large shipments weighing more than 23 kilograms, UPS prices may be more competitive. However, UPS's door-to-door service may have certain requirements for English proficiency.

TNT: TNT is one of the world's largest express companies, operating air and road transportation networks covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. TNT has advantages in Western European countries and can provide fast and reliable express delivery services.

EMS: EMS is China Post's express delivery service, known for its strong customs clearance capabilities and affordable prices. EMS is the preferred express delivery method for sensitive goods such as food and cosmetics. However, the timeliness of EMS is relatively unstable and is suitable for packages that do not have high timeliness requirements. In addition, EMS return shipping is free, while other international express delivery may incur return fees.

European Express Express

European express delivery provides door-to-door service, and it takes about 4 to 15 working days from China to Europe. Main service countries include France, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, etc. The European dedicated line has the advantages of fast timeliness, strong regional coverage and smooth customs clearance.

Other modes of transportation

In addition to international air express and European dedicated express, you can also choose transportation methods such as Qatar Airways, rail and sea transportation. These methods are usually cheaper than air freight, but take longer. Which method to choose depends on the weight, size, value and required timeliness of the package.

When sending express delivery to Europe, you can choose the appropriate express delivery service according to your personal needs. When choosing an express delivery service, it is recommended to consider factors such as price, timeliness, service quality and safety. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the restrictions and requirements of different express delivery companies to ensure that the package can reach its destination smoothly.