There are EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT to choose from.
1, EMS
EMS (ie “ExpressMailService”), postal express mail service. It is an international mail courier service under the management of the Universal Postal Union, and it is a courier service provided by China Post.
Discount:
One of the best ways to send things is EMS. Generally, according to your weight and the things you send, you will be given a 2.5-60% discount. For ordinary things, it will be 2.5-3. 50% off. For contraband, such as cigarettes, it is generally 5-60% off. So if you send some clothes, snacks, etc., if the quantity is generally a little more, it will cost about 60-70 yuan per kilogram.
Delivery time:
It depends on the domestic mailing city and the foreign mailing city. Take sending from Shanghai to London as an example, the fastest is 3 days, and the slowest is 9 days. About packaging:
If you are shipping food and other messy things, it is best to add some clothes, wrap the things, and write substances on the waybill; if you send cigarettes, according to customs regulations, 400 cigarettes are within the allowable range, so you can write “cigarettes” or cigrt directly on the waybill.
About the disadvantages:
Insufficient pricing flexibility, not very competitive in the face of private express price wars; website inquiries need to be further improved; tariffs are slightly higher than ordinary private express; air parcels may be slower than ordinary parcels; It shows that the recipient may not have received the receipt.
2, DHL
DHL – Germany DHL Express Service, is the market leader in the global express delivery industry. A network that can be sent to 220 countries and regions, covering more than 120,000 destinations, provides courier and courier services to corporate and private customers.
Price advantage:
For small goods under 21KG in underdeveloped countries around the world, DHL is the first choice. The timeliness is also relatively stable. Prices above 21KG are also quite advantageous, and prices in developed countries such as Western Europe, the United States, Canada, and Asia are very advantageous. In contrast, a single piece of EMS cannot exceed 30kg, and there is no bulk price (more than 21kg is bulk goods). The timeliness is not very stable. DHL also has discounts, and often after discounts, it will be cheaper than EMS, but in most cases taxes will be collected.
Fast operation:
And the relevant documents required are also less than any other international courier. The operation is very simple, and the speed is much faster and more stable than other international couriers. In addition, DHL is still a very good choice for sending documents. The price is lower than that of EMS and the speed is faster than that of EMS.
Product size:
DHL has looser requirements for the size of goods than other couriers. Usually overweight and long goods can be transshipped in wooden boxes, but the cost needs to be recognized in detail. But DHL is to measure the volume weight (length cm * width cm * height cm/5000 = volume weight (kg) when the volume weight is greater than the actual weight, the larger shall prevail)
Prohibited items:
Packages with imitation brands, liquids, powders, food, batteries, and CDs cannot be sent.
3, FedEx
FedEx, also known as FedEx International Express Company, is an international express delivery group. Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, its annual revenue is as high as 32 billion US dollars. Strongly recommend customers who want to send express to America and Europe. Generally speaking, there are advantages in price and timeliness.
Timeliness:
Under normal circumstances, it can reach the world in 2 to 4 working days. Advantages: Strongly recommended to Central and South America and Europe, while other companies are quoted in the most expensive area, and the published price difference is 30-40%. The website information is updated quickly, the network coverage is complete, and the inquiry response is fast.
Price:
The price is favorable for large quantities. Strongly recommended to Central and South America and Europe, while other companies are quoted in the most expensive area, and the published price difference is 30-40%. Also in South East Asia, for bulk goods over 21 kg, the price of FedEx is only half that of DHL and UPS, but the transportation speed is the same.
4. UPS
UPS Express (UnitedParcelService) was founded in Seattle, Washington, USA in 1907 as a courier company. It is a global company. Its trademark is one of the most well-known and admirable trademarks in the world.
Main advantages:
The main advantages of this courier company are reflected in the United States, Western Europe, and South East Asia. Regardless of the size of the goods, it has price and time advantages. With the transshipment center established in Shenzhen, South East Asia has quite good timeliness. But the service in Eastern Europe cannot compare to DHL, so this is why UPS has been wanting to acquire TNT to seize the Eastern European market.
5. TNT
TNT is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. TNT has the largest air-land express network in Europe, which can achieve door-to-door delivery services. TNT is the weakest among the four major express delivery groups in the world, but the thin and dead camel is bigger than the horse, and domestic express delivery companies are still difficult to match.
Strong regions:
TNT’s strong regions are Western European countries, and there are advantages in terms of timeliness and price. In addition, those who want to express goods to Middle Eastern countries should choose TNT first. It is said that TNT has a good relationship with local tribes, and the goods are generally released.
Advantages:
Fast timeliness and low price. Direct flights to Europe, with strong customs clearance capabilities in Western Europe. TNT has no surcharges in remote areas, and TNT has excellent service quality, which is loved by customers from all over the world. But there are also many restrictions on the goods shipped.
