International Shipping Methods Explained

Overview

Choosing the right shipping method is crucial for balancing cost, speed, and reliability.

Popular Shipping Methods

DHL Express

**Speed:** 3-7 days

**Cost:** $$$$

**Best for:** Urgent shipments

**Tracking:** Excellent

FedEx

**Speed:** 5-10 days

**Cost:** $$$

**Best for:** Medium-sized packages

**Tracking:** Excellent

EMS

**Speed:** 7-15 days

**Cost:** $$

**Best for:** Balance of speed and cost

**Tracking:** Good

China Post

**Speed:** 15-30 days

**Cost:** $

**Best for:** Budget shipping

**Tracking:** Basic

Sea Freight

**Speed:** 30-60 days

**Cost:** $

**Best for:** Large/heavy items

**Tracking:** Limited

Factors to Consider

**Package weight** - Heavier items cost more

**Package size** - Volumetric weight may apply

**Destination** - Some methods not available everywhere

**Contents** - Some items have shipping restrictions

**Urgency** - How quickly do you need it?

Money-Saving Tips

💰 Consolidate packages

💰 Remove unnecessary packaging

💰 Choose economy shipping for non-urgent items

💰 Use shipping coupons

Conclusion

For most purchases, we recommend EMS for the best balance of speed and cost. Use express shipping only when you need items urgently.