There are these differences between international air freight and international express

I believe that cross-border sellers are familiar with international air freight and international express delivery, but many people think that these two are the same thing, and there is no specific distinction. However, if you want to do a good job in logistics and attract buyers, you must carefully distinguish between the two.

1. Different transportation entities

International express: International express refers to the express and logistics business between two or more (regions). The main body of its transportation is major express companies, such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, EMS and so on. The goods sent by cross-border sellers are mainly delivered to their destinations through these international express companies. The freight forwarders we often talk about are actually the agents of these major international express companies.

International air transport: International air transport refers to international logistics companies or express companies cooperating with major airlines through booking or charter flights to build one-stop air transport lines. Its main body of transportation is major airlines, such as Air China, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, etc. Freight companies use these international airlines to transport the goods to be consigned by cross-border sellers to the designated destination (that is, the airport in the city where the receiver is located).

Second, the carrying weight is different

International express: The weight limit of a single piece of international express is generally 45KG.

International air freight: large quantities of goods greater than 45 kg are generally transported by international air.

3. Different scope of services

International express: door-to-door delivery, which is equivalent to door-to-door delivery by domestic express.

International air freight: Generally, it is only delivered to the airport of the destination country, and the recipient needs to pick up the goods at the airport (there are also a few short-selling and additional delivery).

4. The time limit for transportation is different

International express: The transportation speed of international express is fast, and it can reach the destination country in 3-5 days under normal circumstances.

International air transport: The timeliness of international air transport is mainly related to the efficiency and strength of the transport company, the schedule of airport flights and the speed of customs clearance at the destination. The delivery time is a little slower than international express, about 5-10 days.

5. Different billing methods

International express: The major express companies in international express, like the four major international express giants - DHL, UPS, TNT, and FedEx, all calculate the freight in the same way as international air freight, that is, the volume weight and the actual weight, whichever is greater By.

International air freight: International air freight is calculated based on the greater of the volume weight and the actual weight (Note: The volume weight is calculated according to the formula of length * width * height ÷ 5000, where the length, width, and height are all in centimeters Calculate.)

6. Different methods of tracking goods

International express: Use the waybill number provided by the international express company to track and inquire on the express company website.

International air freight: Use the bill of lading number to inquire on the airline's website, or inquire through the freight company's own website.

The above is the significant difference between international air transport and international express delivery. With the sharing of the above content, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.