How to avoid the increase of international express delivery costs?

To avoid the increase of international express delivery costs, optimization measures can be taken in five aspects: package preparation, express company selection, transportation mode planning, customs policy compliance and long-term cooperation strategy. The following is an explanation:

I. Reasonable preparation of packages

1. Accurate measurement and weighing:

Use professional tools to accurately measure the length, width and height of the package, and weigh it accurately to avoid charging according to a higher weight segment or volume weight due to data errors.

The volume weight calculation formula is: length (cm) × width (cm) × height (cm) ÷ volume coefficient (5000 for mainstream express delivery companies).

2. Optimize packaging materials:

Choose lightweight and high-strength packaging materials, such as bubble film, foam board, etc., to reduce the weight of the package.

Avoid overpackaging, ensure that the package is compact, and reduce the volume weight.

3. Combined shipment:

Merge multiple small packages into a large package for shipment to reduce the cost of single-piece freight.

Applicable to packages whose weight is close to but does not reach the preferential threshold of a higher weight segment.

2. Choose the right courier company

1. Compare prices and services:

The prices of different courier companies vary greatly, and a comprehensive comparison is required based on factors such as the destination, weight range, and timeliness requirements.

Pay attention to the promotional activities or membership discounts of courier companies to reduce the cost of shipping.

2. Use economical services:

Choose economical courier services, such as EMS registered parcels, which may be slightly slower in time, but cheaper.

Suitable for parcels that do not require high timeliness and pursue cost-effectiveness.

3. Reasonable planning of transportation methods

1. Choose according to timeliness and cost:

Air transportation has fast timeliness but high cost, while sea transportation has low cost but slow timeliness, and needs to be selected according to actual needs.

For parcels that are not in a hurry to arrive, low-cost transportation methods such as sea transportation or rail transportation can be selected.

2. Avoid peak season delivery:

During logistics peak seasons such as e-commerce shopping festivals and traditional festivals, express delivery costs usually increase.

Plan the delivery time in advance to avoid the peak season.

4. Follow customs policies

1. Accurately declare the value:

Truly declare the value of the package to avoid customs inspection, fines or additional taxes due to under- or over-reporting.

Understand the customs policies of the destination country and ensure that the declared value complies with regulations.

2. Provide complete customs clearance documents:

Prepare complete customs clearance documents such as commercial invoices and packing lists to ensure that the information is accurate.

For special items, such as electrical products and food, additional certification documents or licenses are required.

5. Establish long-term cooperative relationships

1. Negotiate discounts with express companies:

For companies or individuals who frequently send international express, they can negotiate and sign long-term cooperation agreements with express companies to strive for more favorable prices.

Express companies are usually willing to provide certain discounts or discounts for large customers.

2. Use points and cashback:

Pay attention to the membership system or points activities of express companies, and use points to exchange for freight discounts or cashback.

Some express companies also offer activities such as rewards for recommending new customers, which can further reduce the cost of shipping.