For a foreign trader, when receiving an order or delivery, the choice of goods is generally international air transport and international express, so what is the difference between the two？Is it as simple as a different mode of transportation？Now let's take a look at the difference between international air transportation and international express delivery!
First, the object is different
Small batches of goods under 45 kg generally take international express delivery, and large goods over 45 kg generally take international air transport。
Second, the main body of transport is different。
Mainly by EMS,DHL,UPS,FEDEX and other express companies for international express transportation enterprises。
Air China, Singapore Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Northwest Airlines and other international air transport enterprises are the main carriers of international air transport。Transport companies use airlines to transport the consignment of goods to the designated destination。
Third, the service content is different
International Courier: Courier company packaging, customs declaration, customs declaration, packaging and delivery。
International air transport: the shipper will transport the goods to the airport, by the consignee or agent of the consignee in the airport warehouse self-pick, customs clearance, extraction of goods a series of processes。It should be noted that the two logistics forms of the tariff link are not included。
Fourth, the time is different。
Under normal circumstances, 3-5 days for international express prescription。
If the flight is normal and the shipping space is arranged smoothly, the international air transport can be reached within one day;If there is a transfer, it usually takes 2-4 days。There are three main factors that affect the speed of aging:
① the efficiency and strength of transport enterprises;
② Airport flight schedule;
③ Destination clearance speed。
Fifth, the document requirements are different。
International express: In general, many goods are declared together, take the express channel, as long as an invoice is OK, but special goods need to provide other supporting documents。
Need to provide customs proxy, export declaration documents, invoices, packing list, certificate of origin and other documents, indispensable。
Sixth, the way of claim is different。
The recipient may refuse the visa if they find any problems with broken packaging, small pieces, etc。Within one month after the consignor receives the goods, a claim application shall be submitted in writing to the consignor and the Courier company。
In international air transport, if the goods are damaged or lost, it is first necessary to trace whether the carrier or the agent is responsible, and then calculate the compensation according to the terms on the back of the general waybill, sub-waybill and the billed weight of the goods。