For a foreign trader, when receiving an order or sending samples, the choice of goods is usually international air transport andInternational expressSo what's the difference between the two？Is it as simple as a different mode of transportation？
1. Different objects
Small batches of goods under 45 kg are generally used international express, and goods above 45 kg are generally used international air freight。
Second, the transport subject is different
It is mainly transported by EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx and other express companies。
Air China, Singapore Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Northwest Airlines and other major airlines are the main bodies of international air transport。The goods are transported to the designated destination by the airline。
Third, different service content
International couriers: couriers, couriers, customs declaration, customs declaration, parcel 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 up, customs clearance, pick up a series of processes。It should be noted that the tariff link is not covered by the two logistics forms。
Four, the time difference
International express: generally 3-5 days for the time limit。
International airlines: Direct flights within one day if the flight is normal and the accommodation arrangement is smooth;If there is a transfer, it usually takes 2-4 days。Three factors affect the speed of aging:
① the efficiency and strength of transport enterprises;
② Airport flight schedule;
③ Destination clearance speed。
5. Each document has different requirements
Under normal circumstances, multiple goods customs declaration together, take the express channel, as long as one invoice is OK, but special goods need to provide other supporting documents。
Air transport: need to provide the agent declaration power of attorney, export declaration, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and other documents, indispensable。
6. Different methods of claim
If the recipient finds that there is a broken package or a few pieces, he can refuse to sign for it。Within one month after the shipper receives the goods, a claim should be submitted in writing to the shipper and the Courier company in the country of destination of the consignment。
In international air transport, if the goods are damaged or lost, the carrier or the agent should be traced first, and then compensation should be made according to the terms of the general waybill, the terms of the sub-waybill and the billed weight of the goods。