由 caicai8478 Choose the Right Logistics Channels
Small Items: Use International Express (such as Alipay Express)
Medium-Weight Goods: Choose Air Freight (30-50% cheaper than Express)
Large-Volume Goods: Ocean Freight by Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) or Full-Container Load (FCL)
Mixed Logistics Models
High-Turnover Goods: Pre-stock at Overseas Warehouses
Long-Tail Goods: Direct Domestic Shipping
During Peak Season: Pre-stock at Overseas Warehouses to Avoid Freight Cost Increments
Utilize Alibaba Logistics Services
Enjoy Preferential Rates from Contracted Logistics Providers
Use Alibaba Logistics APIs for Automated Price Comparison and Ordering
II. Packaging and Weight Optimization
Effective Packaging Design
Use Standard-Sized Boxes (Avoid Dimensional Weight Penalties)
Use Lightweight Packaging Materials Materials (e.g., bubble bags instead of cartons)
Packaging testing (3-meter drop test required)
Avoiding dimensional weight traps
Calculation formula: Length × Width × Height (cm) / 5000 (air freight) or 6000 (sea freight)
Compress product volume (e.g., vacuum packaging for clothing)
Break large items into assembled components
Weight grading strategy
Control orders within the initial weight range
For orders under 2kg, use postal parcels
For orders between 2-5kg, use dedicated logistics
For orders over 5kg, consider sea freight
III. Operational Strategy Optimization
Intelligent Warehouse Layout
European and American markets: Use overseas warehouses in Germany, the UK, or the US
Southeast Asia: Warehouses in Malaysia or Singapore
Dynamically adjust inventory distribution based on sales data
Optimize order consolidation and splitting
Encourage buyers to consolidate orders (free shipping for orders over a certain amount)
Intelligently split oversized orders For multiple packages
Set up shipping rate templates based on order weight/value
Seasonal logistics planning
Pre-stock inventory to overseas warehouses during the off-season (March-May)
Avoid peak logistics periods like Black Friday and Christmas
Sign quarterly/annual pricing agreements with logistics providers
IV. Data-driven cost control
Logistics cost analysis system
Establish a single-product logistics cost accounting model
Monitor timeliness, costs, and KPIs across channels
Set a warning threshold for logistics cost percentage (recommended <15%)
Smart freight rate calculation
Set up accurate shipping rate templates in the backend
Adjust pricing based on real-time shipping rate APIs
Provide multiple logistics options for buyers to choose from
Tariff optimization solutions
Reasonably declare value (close to actual selling price)
Leverage tariff reductions and exemptions under free trade agreements
Split high-value orders within the duty-free limit
V. Collaborate with suppliers to reduce costs
Logistics Negotiation Skills
Monthly settlement instead of single-invoice settlement
Committed shipment volume in exchange for discounts
Price comparison among multiple logistics providers
Supply chain collaboration
Negotiate direct dropshipping with manufacturers
Collaborate with other sellers for consolidated shipping
Participate in Alibaba’s logistics consolidation program
Continuous optimization mechanism
Analyze logistics anomalies monthly
Evaluate logistics provider performance quarterly
Renegotiate logistics contracts annually
Implementation Recommendations:
Initially collect and analyze logistics data for three months
Select the two or three most effective strategies for implementation first
Establish logistics cost monitoring reports (weekly/monthly)
Pass on savings to buyers to create a competitive advantage
By systematically implementing these strategies, sellers on Alibaba International Station can reduce cross-border logistics costs by 15-30% while maintaining or even improving logistics timeliness and service quality.