Both international express and international logistics lines are services for cross-border transportation. What is the difference between them?

Xiao Yi summed up four points:

1. Transportation time: International express delivery is usually transported by air, which is faster, usually a few days to a week, while the international logistics line is usually transported by sea or land, which takes a long time, usually a few weeks to a few months.

2. Mode of transportation: International express delivery is usually transported in the form of parcels or envelopes, while international logistics lines are more suitable for the transportation of large quantities of goods.

3. Freight: Due to the difference in speed and service, the freight of international express is usually higher than that of international logistics line.

4. The nature of the goods: International express delivery is usually suitable for transnational express services of small parcels and documents, while international logistics lines are more suitable for transnational logistics services of commercial goods, bulky goods, dangerous goods, etc.

It should be pointed out that in actual business, air freight is not necessarily equal to international express delivery, and sea freight and land freight are not necessarily equal to international logistics lines. They are not absolutely related. It can only be said that compared with international express, the international logistics line can provide customers with more comprehensive and professional logistics services, including warehousing, customs declaration, distribution and other value-added links to meet the various needs of customers.

Xiaoyi thoughtfully made a selection recommendation for everyone through the type of goods, for reference only:

Firstly, the goods that are suitable for international express transportation include:

Documents, contracts, samples and other small items;

High-value commodities such as electronic products and small machines;

Birthday gifts, souvenirs and other small gifts;

goods that need to be transported urgently;

Goods that are suitable for international logistics transportation include:

Heavy and bulky items such as large machines and equipment;

Commercial goods, bulk goods, raw materials for production, etc.;

Dangerous goods, flammable and explosive goods, chemicals and other special goods;

Valuables such as artwork, jewellery, antiques, etc.;

Finally, there is the transportation cost issue that everyone is most concerned about. The specific price varies depending on factors such as regions, transportation methods, and types of goods, and Xiaoyi cannot give an accurate ratio. Under normal circumstances, the price of international express delivery is relatively high, usually several times that of international logistics lines, and sometimes even more than ten times higher. So, how did you choose, you can leave a message in the comment area!

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