After shipping goods from around the world to the United States via air or sea, whether they are sent to your company’s warehouse or a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse,
the last-mile delivery in the U.S. is typically handled in the following ways:
For items weighing more than 150 lbs, or the longest side exceeding 108 inches, or a total length plus girth exceeding 165 inches: use Less than Truckload (LTL) services or Full Truckload (FL) services.
For more details on these services, you can refer to: https://zh.wflyshipping.com/post/trucking.
For items weighing less than 150 lbs, and the longest side shorter than 108 inches, and a total length plus girth less than 165 inches: use last-mile delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, DHL Ecom, USPS, Amazon Logistics, or various regional logistics companies.
Each shipping service has its own features and applicability. Before starting,
it’s advisable to familiarize yourself with their service details and regulations.
1.When it comes to understanding service details, consider aspects delivery time.
2.Whether a recipient's signature is required upon delivery.
3.Shipping costs. 4. Quality of customer service.
5.Regarding service regulations, note which items cannot be shipped, extra fees for different weights and sizes, package insurance, compensation, etc.
The more you understand the logistics services you are using, the more control you’ll have over the last-mile delivery of your products, allowing for more flexibility and ensuring greater customer satisfaction. This will greatly benefit your business.
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