Since Eman has his own overseas warehouse in Pakistan, he will share relevant knowledge about overseas warehouses.

Overseas warehouse refers to a logistics model, the basic principle of which is to store merchants' goods in overseas warehouses for sale in the local market. Overseas warehouses are usually operated by third-party logistics or freight forwarding companies or e-commerce platforms. These companies usually provide a series of services such as warehousing, order processing, logistics distribution, and after-sales service. However, not all freight forwarding and logistics companies have their own overseas warehouses. Usually, only some large freight forwarding companies and cross-border e-commerce platforms will provide overseas warehouse services.

The benefits and advantages of overseas warehouses Xiaoyi sorted out the following four points:

1. Shorten the transportation time: Overseas warehouses can store the goods in advance before they reach the destination, thereby reducing the transportation time and shortening the supply chain cycle.

2. Reduce transportation costs: Overseas warehouses can store goods locally, reducing international transportation costs and tariffs.

3. Improve customer experience: By setting up overseas warehouses locally, we can provide faster and more reliable logistics services and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

4. Expand market share: By establishing overseas warehouses locally, it is easier to enter the local market and expand market share.

So what type of goods are suitable for foreign trade companies to cooperate with logistics or freight forwarding companies with overseas warehouses? Xiaoyi recommends the following types, and foreign traders can take their seats:

The first is goods that need to arrive quickly: for example, some time-sensitive commodities, such as fresh food, medical supplies, and daily consumer goods.

Then there are goods with a large volume: overseas warehouses can provide a certain amount of storage space, so for goods with large volumes, you can choose overseas warehouses to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency.

The third is the goods sold by cross-border e-commerce: For cross-border e-commerce, overseas warehouses can provide localized warehousing services, so that they can better meet the needs of consumers.

The fourth is high-value goods: For high-value goods, overseas warehouses can provide safer and more reliable warehousing and logistics services.

Finally, let’s talk about the charging method of overseas warehouses:

The charging standards used by overseas warehouses will vary due to different freight forwarding companies, logistics companies, e-commerce platforms, etc. The usual charging methods include the following points:

1. Storage fee: calculated according to the quantity, weight, volume, etc. of the stored goods, usually charged daily, weekly or monthly.

2. Operating costs: including a series of operating costs such as storage, delivery, packaging, and labeling.

3. Logistics costs: including transportation, packaging, insurance and other costs.

4. Other fees: such as customs duties, value-added tax, customs clearance fees, etc.

Friends must clarify the service items and charging details before signing the cooperation contract. Of course, it is best to find Xiaoyi directly for international transportation in Pakistan! whee

In short, the overseas warehouse services provided by different freight forwarding companies or e-commerce platforms will have different service scopes and capabilities. When choosing a partner, you need to make a due diligence assessment based on your own business characteristics and needs. Foreign trade guys can pay attention!