Things to note when choosing a channel to send goods abroad by express delivery

When choosing a channel to express goods abroad, Amazon merchants or foreign trade merchants need to pay attention to the following key issues to ensure that the goods can reach foreign customers safely, efficiently and economically:

1. Cargo weight and volume

Weight and volume assessment: First, the weight and volume of the goods need to be accurately assessed, which will directly affect the choice of transportation method and cost.

Channel selection:

Within 10KG: Usually choose international express, but pay attention to tax issues. This channel generally does not include tax.

Above 10KG: It is recommended to choose international dedicated lines, which usually provide more economical and stable transportation services.

2. Foreign customers' customs clearance capabilities

Customs clearance capability assessment: Understand whether foreign customers have the ability to clear customs independently and whether they are willing to bear import taxes.

Channel selection:

Customers have no customs clearance capabilities or are unwilling to bear taxes: Choose a tax-inclusive channel, which can simplify the customs clearance process and reduce the burden on customers.

Customers have the ability to clear customs independently and are willing to bear taxes: Choose a tax-inclusive channel, which can simplify the customs clearance process and reduce the burden on customers.

Customers have the ability to clear customs independently and are willing to bear taxes: Choose a tax-inclusive channel, so that customers can handle customs clearance matters more flexibly.

3. Transportation timeliness requirements

Timeliness requirements assessment: Communicate with foreign customers to clarify their requirements for transportation timeliness.

Channel selection:

Air transport: Suitable for goods with extremely high timeliness requirements, such as urgent replenishment or high-value goods. But the cost is relatively high.

Ocean express line: Usually cheaper than air transport, but slightly slower, suitable for goods that have certain timeliness requirements but want to control costs.

Ocean slow line: The lowest cost, but the longest timeliness, suitable for goods that do not require high timeliness.

Qatar Airways and railways: Between air and sea transport, suitable for scenarios with large quantities of goods and certain timeliness requirements.

4. Destination and logistics network

Destination analysis: Understand the logistics network and transportation conditions of the destination of the goods, including accessibility, transportation time and cost.

Dedicated line selection: Select a dedicated logistics dedicated line for a specific country or region, which usually provides more stable and efficient transportation services.

5. Additional service requirements

Cargo tracking: Choose a channel that provides cargo tracking services so that you can keep abreast of the transportation status of the goods.

Insurance: Consider purchasing transportation insurance to reduce the risk of loss of goods during transportation.

VI. Cost-benefit analysis

Comprehensive evaluation: When choosing a transportation channel, you need to consider multiple factors such as cost, timeliness, safety and stability.

Budget planning: Develop a reasonable transportation plan based on the budget and expectations of foreign customers.

Choosing a suitable cargo channel requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, including cargo weight and volume, foreign customers' customs clearance capabilities, transportation timeliness requirements, destination and logistics network, and additional service requirements. By comprehensively evaluating these factors and combining cost-benefit analysis, the most suitable transportation plan can be developed to ensure that the goods can reach foreign customers safely, efficiently and economically.