Hello sellers, today we will analyze the knowledge of international ecommerce dedicated line. The main content of this article is a brief analysis of the international dedicated line quotation table, to explain the factors that affect the timeliness of the dedicated line, how to choose the right dedicated line channel for the seller’s own products and related considerations.
First of all, let’s briefly introduce what “ecommerce dedicated line” is. It is a special logistics channel between specific countries and regions. After customs clearance, dedicated line logistics can quickly achieve the direct delivery of goods. Dedicated line is created along with the development of foreign trade industry in order to reduce the cost of the transaction process. Mature dedicated line time stability, including customs clearance and payment of taxes services, the price is more advantageous.
Part 1. Factors affecting the timeliness of ecommerce dedicated line
Part 2. Ecommerce dedicated line quotation brief analysis
Part 3. Cargo size and logistics track tracking
Part 4. Cargo properties and delivery services
Part 5. Note the starting point of tariffs in each country
Part 6. Attention to return, re-dispatch and compensation services
Part 1. Factors affecting the timeliness of ecommerce dedicated line
The special nature of the ecommerce dedicated line on the time limit determines that the channel has high requirements for the headway air transportation, the tailway customs clearance and transit and delivery, while the postal service basically just needs to hand the goods to the corresponding postal collection station in the tailway, and the postal service will carry out its own transit and delivery. Because of this, the ecommerce dedicated line is a test of the logistics service provider’s ability to control the first air freight space (this is especially obvious during the peak season), the strength and stability of the customs clearance capacity of the final journey, the speed and timeliness of the cargo transfer after customs clearance, and the overall delivery time of the final journey channel. In addition, ecommerce dedicated line can provide more personalized value-added services than international postal service, and the after-sales service is relatively more flexible.
Part 2. Ecommerce dedicated line quotation brief analysis
We take the international dedicated channel in Europe as an example to elaborate, get a dedicated quotation, first look at the quotation is divided into about how many countries dedicated line, most logistics providers are each country corresponds to a dedicated line, such as the United Kingdom dedicated line, Germany dedicated line, Italy dedicated line, France dedicated line, Spain dedicated line and so on. Then most of them will be divided into fast lines and economic (slow) lines in a country, generally the main difference between fast lines and slow lines is the first air transport arrangements and the last delivery channels, for example, fast lines are arranged for direct flights, while slow lines are arranged for connecting flights or some multimodal flights. Finally, it depends on whether the special line is further subdivided according to the products of the tail line channel, for example, the fast line has a tail line delivery time of 24hour and the economic (slow) has a tail line delivery time of 48hour.
The price system of international dedicated line can be divided into two main types, one is the unit weight of a single parcel freight multiplied by the weight of the parcel, plus a single parcel operation fee or registration fee, the other is directly according to the logistics service provider divided by the corresponding weight of the parcel section for uniform billing. The vast majority of international dedicated channels in the market use the first billing method.
Part 3. Cargo size and logistics track tracking
Sellers need to first select the appropriate dedicated channel according to their own product attributes and requirements. Firstly, the first consideration from the overall timeframe, most international dedicated fast line channel is 3-5 working days to sign, the economic (slow) line is 7-10 working days to sign.
Secondly, some of the international dedicated line tailing channels belong to postal delivery channels, so the size requirements and weight restrictions of such channels will be the same as those of postal parcel channels, for example, the weight limit of a single parcel is 2KG, the size should be controlled in the length + width + height and less than 90CM, the longest single side is 60CM. If the size is too small, it may lead to the return of the package. For example, YODEL in the UK can accept large parcels up to 30KG, with the longest side not exceeding 1.1 meters, the second longest side not exceeding 0.7 meters, and the length + width + height less than or equal to 2 meters, and the price will be divided into several weight segments such as 0-2KG, 2-5KG, 5-10KG, 10-30KG. 10KG, 10-30KG.
Thirdly, whether you need to know the whole information track of the goods, if you need, then choose registered service, if you feel that the unit price of goods is relatively low, you can consider the economic flat mail service, only track to the destination country information can be. Pay attention to whether bubble counting is needed, generally 0-2KG is rarely bubble counting, but 2-30KG is possible, some logistics service providers in the market will divide 6000 or 8000 by product volume, and some will set a good ratio of bubble weight and real weight, beyond a certain ratio, bubble counting is needed.
Part 4. Cargo properties and delivery services
Need to pay attention to the properties of goods acceptable to the channel, including built-in battery, supporting battery, pure battery, liquid, paste, etc.. Most special lines can accept built-in batteries, supporting batteries depending on the situation to receive, because the current charged are flying from Hong Kong, but the power needs to be careful not to exceed 100W.
Do not declare the name is too general, for example, clothing should not directly write garments. Sellers need to check with the logistics provider whether the shipping address is remote or non-deliverable address, some channels charge remote delivery fees can provide remote delivery services, while some additional costs can not be to the delivery address need to confirm with the logistics service provider in advance.
In addition, note that some channels do not provide P.O. Box service, i.e. Post Office Box service, in which case the sender needs to contact the recipient to get the specific delivery address, otherwise it will be easily returned.
Part 5. Note the starting point of tariffs in each country
Basically all dedicated logistics providers in the market are doing DDP mode and only accept customs duty prepayment, so customers must pay attention to the tax starting point of each region in the world. For example, before July 1, 2021, the starting point of tax in the EU is 22 Euros (£15 in the UK), and VAT will be incurred if the value of a single direct mail parcel declared exceeds 22 Euros. However, since the EU tax reform on July 1, 2021, all imported e-commerce parcels will be subject to VAT regardless of their value. Logistics service providers will generally charge VAT at 20% of the declared value, considering that the tax rates in other European countries are not consistent, such as Denmark and Sweden up to 25%, therefore some logistics service providers will charge VAT at 25%. If a single parcel declared value of more than 150 euros (135 pounds in the United Kingdom) will be subject to customs duties and VAT, the value of goods and related costs are relatively increased, so the market dedicated lines are generally not to receive a single parcel declared value of more than 150 euros, unless it is a separate channel for high value products.
Special attention should be paid to the fact that if the direct mail parcels of the same recipient on the same day or in the same batch add up to more than the tariff starting point, they will also be taxed. In this case, it is recommended that customers ship separate batches to avoid misunderstandings in the subsequent billing. Most logistics service providers need customers to assist in providing sales links and customs codes (hscode) to facilitate price verification, so that the first check can facilitate customs clearance by logistics providers and facilitate quick response when customs inspection.
Part 6. Attention to return, re-dispatch and compensation services
Pay attention to see whether the logistics service provider’s dedicated channel provides tail-haul return or re-dispatch services, the package will basically not be returned to the domestic or Hong Kong. Some of the tailing delivery providers do not have re-dispatch services, delivery failure is the default destruction. Some of the tail-haul dispatchers will have three door-to-door delivery opportunities, the same address if the delivery is unsuccessful, you can let the recipient to make an appointment for two more deliveries. If the delivery is unsuccessful three times, the parcel will be returned to the warehouse of the tailing delivery provider, at this time, you need to contact the sender as soon as possible whether you need to change the address again, re-dispatch will generate handling and operation fees, specific to each logistics service provider quotes and related service instructions shall prevail.
Finally, look at the compensation terms of the logistics service provider, generally divided into online before and after the Internet. If a parcel is lost before going online, the shipping cost plus the declared value of the parcel will be refunded, while after going online, the shipping cost will not be refunded, but only the declared value of the parcel will be refunded. The maximum compensation for each parcel is not more than RMB200-300, subject to the quotation of each logistics service provider. It is recommended that the seller consult the corresponding logistics service provider to see if they can purchase insurance or purchase insurance on their own.
Part 7. An example of a United Kingdom Dedicated Line
UK Dedicated Line operation process is to arrange direct flights from mainland China or Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport, after landing, arrange the parcel type B2C commercial customs clearance, after customs clearance, unpack and transfer to Royal Mail warehouse, or unpack and pick up by Royal Mail, and finally Royal Mail transfer and delivery to the final consignee. RoyalMail has a series of products such as Letter, Large Letter, Track24 and Track 48, each of which has different weight and size limits.
Another common UK Dedicated Line tail-end commercial express Yodel has a series of products such as Yodel mini, Yodel 24 and Yodel 72. To give a specific calculation example: use UK Dedicated Line to transport a 1.8KG parcel, known unit weight freight RMB70/KG, operation fee RMB16/PCS, then the shipping cost of the parcel = 70*1.8+16=RMB142.
FAQ
Small package, suitable for relatively small items, sent abroad by postal airmail service, can be called international small package, its characteristics: slow time efficiency and cheap price.
Dedicated line, refers to the logistics channels to specific countries, mostly air and sea dispatch, involving air transport also sea booking business, the process is relatively complex compared to the small package, its characteristics: good time efficiency and cheap freight.
