For B2B exporters, express shipping is essential for samples, documents, and maintaining customer relationships.
Agent vs official rates
Tier-1 agent rates are typically 30% to 60% lower than official DHL/UPS/FedEx published prices, especially for small parcels from 0.5kg to 5kg.
When to use express
- Contracts and samples: DHL or FedEx in 3-5 days
- Urgent restocking: UPS Red in 3-7 days
- E-commerce parcels: E-packet services in 5-12 days
- Oversized samples: Express oversized service in 3-7 days
Three things to check before shipping
- Volumetric weight: Charged by actual weight or volume weight (LxWxH divided by 5000), whichever is higher. Smart packing saves cost.
- Priority vs economy: Services differ in speed and price
- Batteries or sensitive goods: MSDS and battery test reports required