DHL Global Forwarding China offers cross-border solution

DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, is introducing a variety of cross-border e-commerce solutions ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season globally.

The solutions will offer cross-border shipping from China to the world with different service levels and features as well as an integrated tracking platform for end-to-end visibility, says an official release.

"China’s e-commerce sector has continued to grow despite a mixed global economic sentiment. In the first half of 2024, China’s cross-border e-commerce trade totaled ¥1.22 trillion (€155 billion), a 10.5 percent growth year-on-year."

Aditi Rasquinha, CEO, Greater China, DHL Global Forwarding says: “Chinese companies like Shein, Temu, AliExpress and Tik Tok Shop are gaining popularity globally. While the U.S. remains the primary export market, Europe is fast catching up as a critical region for these e-commerce platforms. In DHL’s recent Global Shopper Trends Report, 53 percent of European online shoppers purchase goods from China."

Robin Li, Vice President, Global E-commerce Development, DHL Global Forwarding adds: “Cross-border e-commerce business can face many hidden obstacles, especially for small- and middle-sized customers who are not yet familiar with customs and logistics regulations at destination markets. DGF can be a strong and reliable partner for them. Our solution provides Chinese e-commerce companies with a simple and affordable cross-border shipment solution with returns, with full and semi-tracking options."

The solutions will include:

*End-2-End ONE DHL solution in all key markets.

*Fast and reliable transit time with full track-and-trace functionality.

*Access to over 10,000 certified e-commerce specialists across the globe with local market expertise.

*Simple IT integration options including APIs, web portals, major marketplaces and e-commerce platforms; and

*Different options to cater to the needs of large e-commerce platforms right down to local sellers/direct-to-consumer (DTC) sellers.

"One of the major advantages of the solution is the direct market access into Europe through the DHL network. The solution will feature:

*End-to-end fast delivery within 4-5 days from China to Germany.
*Fully managed customs clearance.
*Fast & reliable transit time and doorstep delivery with delivery confirmation; and
*End-to-end shipment visibility for senders and recipients via a 24/7 DHL customer portal."

Rasquinha adds: “We are making it easier for our customers to focus on what they do best: bringing their products to a global audience. This solution is designed to help them maximise their reach while minimising their effort. It is particularly timely with the year-end holiday season fast approaching and we are ready to serve the peak season demand."

The e-commerce solution will also offer expedited service to other markets such as the rest of Europe, the United Kingdom and the U.S., the release added.