One of the most concerning issues for many sellers when choosing an overseas warehouse is how the charges are structured. Especially when shipping from the overseas warehouse to domestic buyers in the United States, it is essential to understand the cost breakdown to more reasonably calculate the costs and avoid incurring losses when setting prices.
The charges for the overseas warehouses in the United States typically include demurrage fees, shelving fees, inventory checking fees, warehouse rent fees, order processing fees, and delivery fees.
Today, we are going to talk about the delivery fees, which are the largest component of the charges. These are mainly executed by local logistics companies that the overseas warehouse partners with. Common local delivery companies include USPS, UPS, and FedEx. They each have their own characteristics in terms of service scope, billing methods, and delivery time. Sellers can choose the appropriate channel based on the type of goods, the region where the target customers are located, and the urgency requirements.
For example, USPS is known for its wide coverage and lower costs for light and small packages. It is suitable for packages with light weight and small volume. UPS has stable delivery time and complete tracking information, making it ideal for medium and large-sized products or orders that require a higher delivery experience. FedEx is characterized by speed and is suitable for high-value goods, but the cost is relatively higher.
Taking the UPS shipping channel of Taigay Cloud Warehouse's overseas warehouse as an example, the charges are mainly calculated based on zones and weight segments, divided into zones 1 to 8. The distance from the warehouse to different regions will directly affect the delivery price. The charging rules of UPS are as follows:
This channel prohibits the shipment of pure electric or power products with a capacity higher than 100Wh (no acceptance of any prohibited items, including counterfeit brands, infringements, etc.).
The billing standard is length x width x height / 6000. If UPS has bill adjustments, the fees will be recovered through the adjusted bill.
Dimensions and weights must be rounded up. For example: 10.2 inches is calculated as 11 inches, 10.2 pounds is calculated as 11 pounds.
The weight limit is ≤ 150 pounds (approximately 67.5 kilograms).
The size limit: the longest side is < 108 inches (270 cm), (length 2 x width 2 x height) < 165 inches (410 cm).
There is no residential delivery fee, which is very attractive in local logistics services.
The billing model is based on zones. For example, for packages weighing less than 10 pounds, if the target address is in zone 2, the cost is approximately within a reasonable range.
This zone-based and weight-based charging method enables sellers to reasonably estimate the delivery costs based on the different weights of the products and the destination.
At the same time, the stable delivery time and tracking service of UPS are also conducive to reducing disputes caused by logistics problems. For most cross-border sellers, after combining warehouse rent and processing fees, the overall cost control becomes clearer.
In actual operations, sellers need to pay attention to the basic fees such as warehouse entry, shelving, and order processing, as these steps will affect the overall shipping cost.
Choosing an overseas warehouse that supports one-stop shipping can also effectively reduce inventory pressure and improve the capital turnover rate. For sellers with multiple stores and platforms, some overseas warehouses offer free residential delivery fees and multi-channel connection functions, which are particularly practical.
Understanding the service characteristics of each local logistics company in the United States and choosing a channel that is reasonable based on their own products and target market can help sellers effectively reduce costs and ensure the delivery experience.
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