15.3.6 Make International Delivery发送货物
Fulfilling the order makes the biggest difference between cross-border and domestic e-commerce.Different from the significant advancing of domestic logistics and the continuous reduction of shipping cost in recent years,international logistics remains weak in terms of safety,timeliness and cost.Thus,it is essential that you select a logistics partner in a prudent and reasonable way.Common logistics options include making delivery by:
♦Postal package service邮政包裹服务
The postal service of a country is generally owned and subsidized by the state,particularly if the country is a developed economy and a member of the Universal Postal Union,which makes it the most cost-effective way for fulfilling CBEC orders.However,it is less timely and has a strict restriction with regard to size and weight of the package.
♦International couriers 国际快递
Foreign couriers such as DHL(Germany),TNT(the Netherlands),FEDEX(US),UPS(US)fulfill orders faster,yet are more expensive and have less insights into the pain points of the latest development of CBEC in China.Against such a background,domestic couriers have emerged to be an important force.Representatives include SF EXPRESS,EMS,JD Logistics,Cainiao Network,etc.
♦Special line logistics service专线物流
By specializing in shipping to a certain country or region,such as America,Europe,Australia,the Middle East,etc.,this type of service can reduce costs through economies of scale.
♦Overseas warehousing 海外仓储
By warehousing goods in the target country in advance,you can make delivery of the order upon placement from the warehouse like a local business,which dramatically shortens the delivery time and speeds up fulfillment.