What are the differences between FBA's first air transportation and sea transportation?
Different modes of freight transportationThere are obvious differences in freight modes between FBA's first sea transportation and air transportation. Sea transportation refers to the use of ships to transport by sea. Air dispatching refers to the use of air planes for freight transportation, with obvious differences in transportation means.
Different logistics timeliness
Airfreight efficiency: Take the first journey from the United States to FBA as an example, the efficiency of air transportation in Hong Kong is 7-15 days, and that in mainland China is 7-10 days.
Shipping time efficiency: it can be divided into express and express. The express belongs to the ordinary shipping channel, with a time efficiency of 30-40 days. The express, such as the Star Express and Mason Express, has a time efficiency of 20-30 days
Air freight price: Take the first flight of FBA in the United States as an example. The air freight price is about 50 yuan/kg - 60 yuan/kg, which is greatly affected by the low and peak logistics seasons.
Sea freight price: The sea freight price is about 15 yuan/kg - 25 yuan/kg, which is affected by the low and peak logistics seasons.
Air freight customs clearance method: After arriving in the United States, the Air Canada Dispatcher will use full container customs clearance, and any ticket with problems may be detained by the customs
Customs clearance by sea: the customs clearance by sea is the same as that by air dispatchers. The spot check rate for customs clearance of the whole container is relatively low, but once problems occur in customs clearance, it is troublesome to deal with them. We must choose an agent with the ability to clear customs to cooperate in shipment.
Different freight processes
Air freight process: the first journey starts from Hong Kong or Guangzhou, Shenzhen and flies directly to the United States. After customs clearance, Kappa/Fedex is responsible for terminal delivery, and multiple carriers are responsible for the entire freight process
Ocean freight transportation process: ship at domestic ports, arrive at Los Angeles port in the United States, and the truck/Fedex/UPS is responsible for terminal delivery after customs clearance. The whole freight transportation process is long and cumbersome.
Stability of air transportation: air transportation has good stability, but the warehouse will be arranged in the peak logistics season due to the shortage of logistics resources, and the efficiency of warehouse arrangement is short.
Stability of sea transportation: the stability of sea transportation is poor, which is greatly affected by the natural environment. In peak seasons, there will be port congestion, customs inspection rate increase, insufficient truck staff, etc., which greatly increases the timeliness of sea transportation.
Remarks: The above content is only an internal opinion and is for reference only.