Air delivery from China may become more cost-effective than postal services

Experts suggest that following the U.S. Postal Service’s 5.4% price increase, Chinese delivery services may begin revising their rates. This could also lead to higher costs for American global carriers like UPS and FedEx. As a result, air delivery from China, traditionally known for its fast transportation times, may become comparable in price to other service providers. This shift is attributed to smaller companies’ agility, enabling them to quickly adapt to market conditions and offer competitive rates.

Transportation Services for Deliveries from China

Marketplaces offering affordable delivery options to buyers’ countries always have a competitive edge. However, China’s slowing economic growth and significant investments in postal and freight infrastructure have necessitated price increases to maintain profitability. Many consumers have noticed that free shipping on AliExpress is becoming less common, and valuable items are almost always shipped via American global carriers. Consequently, the appeal of such purchases is diminishing.

Buyers are increasingly turning their attention to other options, particularly air delivery from China when purchasing on Taobao and Tmall. The advantages are clear, with packages often arriving in two weeks or less. Combined logistics chains provide affordable prices for large shipments. Freight carriers can offer attractive conditions, such as low delivery costs when goods are shipped via land or sea routes.

How to Use Air Delivery

Air delivery services are now available from global and various private companies headquartered in China and Ukraine. To maintain profitability, major service providers aim to keep prices stable while limiting smaller, more agile transport companies from entering the market. Many consumers remain unaware of the existing opportunities for cost-effective transportation.

However, it’s possible to take advantage of a range of options, including delivery from Chinese auction platforms that primarily operate in the domestic market. The pricing conditions are very affordable at all stages of the supply chain.

Our company offers this service. Clients can choose between individual deliveries from China or consolidated shipments. Available routes include land, air, and sea, as well as combined chains with low costs.

Advantages of Air Routes:

  • Minimal delivery times;
  • Cargo insurance;
  • The ability to ship fragile and valuable goods.

Additional Information

In the last quarter, FedEx reported an 11.8% annual decrease in profits. Its stock price has been fluctuating within a downward channel. Meanwhile, UPS has registered revenue growth, with increasing demand for both ground and air delivery. Air delivery volumes have grown by 30%. Since June 2019, UPS shares have risen by 35%.