I. What is Economic Transportation?
Economic transportation is a mode of transportation introduced by logistics providers to balance cost and timeliness, similar to “long-distance slow trains” – it does not pursue the fastest speed, but reduces costs through centralized transportation and route optimization, making it suitable for goods with low timeliness requirements. Unlike international express delivery which offers “door-to-door express” services, it consolidates the volume of goods and uses fixed schedules for transportation. Under the premise of ensuring the safety of the goods, it lowers the freight charges to a lower level.
Ii. How long does economic transportation take?
The time limit varies by destination
It is sent to major countries in Europe and America, usually arriving within 2-3 weeks (1-2 weeks slower than international express delivery, but 5-7 days faster than regular postal mail).
- Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia can be reached within 1-2 weeks.
In remote areas (such as some countries in South America and Africa), it may take 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the local logistics infrastructure.
Overall, economic transportation is slower than “express delivery”, but more stable than “the cheapest surface mail”, and is suitable for sellers who have planned their inventory preparation cycle well.
Iii. When should Economic Transportation Be Used?
- Non-urgent orders: Customers do not explicitly require “receiving goods within 3 days”, such as clothing, household items and other non-essential goods;
- Bulk stocking: When replenishing overseas warehouses, use economical transportation to ship goods 1-2 months in advance, reducing the cost of the first leg of the journey.
- Control the budget: During the trial sales stage for new sellers, use economic transportation to test the market and avoid high shipping costs eroding profits.
- Light and small items: For goods that are light in weight and low in value, such as jewelry and phone cases, the “cost-effectiveness” of economic transportation is the most prominent.
Iv. How to Choose economic Transportation for Shipping from China?
For economic transportation from China, the core is to find a logistics provider that can “integrate resources and control details”
Give priority to choosing freight forwarders with fixed routes, such as the sea freight line to Europe and the air economy line to North America. The schedules are stable and less likely to be delayed.
- Confirm whether customs clearance services are included. If economic transportation gets stuck at the customs clearance stage, it will actually prolong the delivery time. It is necessary to find a team that is familiar with the customs rules of the destination country.
Ask clearly if tracking service is provided. If “logistics information cannot be found” during low-cost transportation, the customer experience will be greatly reduced.
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