After having a certain understanding of the basic process, the knowledge of relevant logistics methods must not be less! Common cross-border logistics transportation methods are: international express, air transportation and sea transportation. Sellers can choose their own mode of transportation according to their own commodity attributes and business needs.

1. International Commercial Express

International commercial express refers to the express delivery and logistics business between two or more countries (or regions). When an international express arrives in the destination country, it needs to be delivered in the destination country to reach the final destination. International express parcel delivery speed, excellent service, but the price is relatively high, common logistics carriers such as UPS, DHL Express, FedEx and so on.

2. Shipping

Maritime transport is a way of using ships to transport goods between ports in different countries and regions through sea lanes, including seaborne FCL and seaborne LCL.

Full container by sea

Full Container Load, referred to as FCL. A shipment in which there is only one consignor for a full container of goods, and the consignor is responsible for packing, counting, stowage and sealing. The common sizes of international unified standard containers are 20'GP,40'GP,40'HQ and 45'HQ.

LCL by sea

LCL: Less Container Load, referred to as LCL for short. Refers to the consignor's consignment of goods for less than the whole box of small tickets, through the agent (or carrier) sorting goods, the goods sent to the same destination to a certain number of assembled into the box.

Note: How do I choose FCL or LCL?

Depending on the volume of consignment required. The minimum container type of the shipping standard container is 20 feet. If the volume of the consigned goods is less than 20m, it is recommended to use LCL for transportation. If it is more than 20m, full container transportation is used.

3. Air transport

Refers to a mode of transport that uses aircraft as a means of transport for the cross-border transport of goods.

Focus on the comparison of the three modes of transport

After understanding the above three different modes of transportation, are you a little dazzled? So how to choose a suitable mode of transportation? What types of goods are suitable for different modes?

In response to these problems, Xiaobian specially prepared a detailed comparison chart for everyone, so that sellers can choose according to their own business needs.

Attention

• It is recommended that you choose the mode of transportation based on your understanding of the volume, amount and attributes of the products sold;
• There is no absolute single mode of transportation. At different stages of the product life cycle, such as new products on the market, emergency shortage, replenishment, etc., the mode of transportation can be flexibly selected and switched to each other;
• Sellers using Amazon Logistics (FBA) need to be aware that both air and sea inbound Amazon operations centers require inbound reservations, and sellers are advised to try to choose a logistics carrier that is familiar with the inbound process. In addition, the use of express delivery (such as UPS,DHL, etc.), do not need to make an appointment, can ensure that the seller's package can be quickly and timely into the warehouse. Many sellers will also choose the combination of "sea pie" or "air pie", that is, by sea or air to the destination country, and then by express delivery into the warehouse.
• In addition to product attributes, production lead time, stock funds, profit margins, etc. are also important factors to consider.