EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT are available from China to the United States.
1. EMS
EMS (ie "ExpressMailService"), express postal service. It is an international mail express service managed by the Universal Postal Union and an express service provided by China Post.
Discounts:
One of the best ways to send things is EMS. Generally, depending on the weight and the things you send, you will be given a 2.5-40% discount. If you send ordinary things, you will get a 25-35% discount. If you send contraband items, such as cigarettes, you will usually get a 50-60% discount. So if you send some clothes, snacks, etc., if the quantity is generally larger, it will cost about 60-70 yuan per kilogram.
Sending time:
Depends on the domestic mailing city and the overseas mailing city. Taking shipping 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 are sending cigarettes, follow customs regulations , 400 cigarettes are within the allowed range, so you can directly write "cigarettes" or cigrt on the waybill.
2. DHL
DHL-Germany's DHL Express Service Company is the market leader in the global express delivery industry. With a network that can reach 220 countries and regions and covers more than 120,000 destinations, it provides courier and express delivery services to corporate and private customers.
Price advantage:
DHL is the first choice for small goods under 21KG in underdeveloped countries around the world. The aging is also relatively stable. The price above 21KG is also very advantageous, and the 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 30 kilograms, and there is no price for bulk goods (over 21 kilograms are bulk goods). The timeliness is not very stable either. DHL also has discounts, and often after discounts, it will be a little cheaper than EMS. However, in most cases, taxes will be charged.
Fast operation:
And it requires fewer relevant documents than any other international express delivery company. It is very simple to operate and the speed is much faster and more stable than other international express delivery companies. In addition, DHL is still a very good choice for sending documents. The price is lower than EMS and the speed is faster than EMS.
Goods size:
DHL has looser requirements on the size of goods than other express delivery companies. Usually overweight and long goods, goods packed in wooden boxes can basically be transshipped, but the cost needs to be confirmed in detail. However, DHL requires volumetric weight (length cm*width cm*height cm/5000=volume weight (kg). When the volume weight is greater than the actual weight, the larger one shall prevail)
3. FedEx
FedEx, also known as FedEx International Express Company, is an international express delivery group. Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, its annual revenue reaches US$32 billion. It is highly recommended for customers who want to express express delivery to America and Europe. Generally speaking, it has advantages in terms of price and timeliness.
Timeliness:
Under normal circumstances, it takes 2 to 4 working days to reach the world. Advantages: It is highly recommended to go to Central and South America and Europe, while other companies quote in the most expensive area, with a price difference of 30-40 RMB. Website information is updated quickly, network coverage is complete, and query response is fast.
Price:
The price is favorable for large quantities. It is strongly recommended to go to Central and South America and Europe, while other companies quote in the most expensive area, with a price difference of 30-40 RMB. Also in Southeast Asia, FedEx’s price for bulk goods weighing more than 21 kilograms is only half that of DHL and UPS, but the shipping speed is just as fast.
4. UPS
UPS Express (United Parcel Service) was founded in 1907 as a messenger company in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is a global company and its trademark is the most famous in the world. , one of the most admirable trademarks.
Main advantages:
The main advantages of this express delivery company are reflected in the United States, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia. It has price and time advantages for both large and small goods. With the transshipment center established in Shenzhen, the timeliness in Southeast Asia is quite good. However, its service in Eastern Europe cannot match that of DHL, so this is why UPS has always wanted to acquire TNT to seize the Eastern European market.
5. TNT
TNT is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. TNT has the largest air and land express delivery network in Europe, enabling door-to-door delivery services. TNT is the weakest among the world's four major express delivery groups, but a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and domestic express delivery companies are still unable to keep up.
Advantages:
Fast delivery and low price. Direct flights to Europe and strong customs clearance capabilities in Western Europe. TNT has no remote area surcharge. TNT has excellent service quality and is loved by customers from all over the world. However, there are also many restrictions on the goods transported