Is your business growing to the point that you're now looking to start sending parcels overseas?
Trading globally can seem like an intimidating next step. You might not be familiar with the market or insecure about whether your product or offering will resonate there. If you're in the B2B sector, you may just be searching for a solution that will help reduce logistics costs and manual processes.
So will multicarrier solutions help you send your parcels worldwide? Let's take a closer look and make sure you've got the right shipping platform for your unique needs.
Can Multicarrier Solutions Ship Overseas?
Provided that your multicarrier solution partners with courier companies that offer overseas delivery, then the answer is yes.
You'll want to look for logos from suppliers such as UPS, TNT and FedEx. These courier services are not only recognisable in Australia but also in countries like the USA and in Europe. Having access to multiple overseas carriers means you will reduce the risk to your business and have options to find the right supplier for your unique needs.
The Advantages of Using Multicarrier Solutions for International Delivery
There are many benefits to using multicarrier solutions to ship parcels overseas. You will gain access to specialists who can ensure your packages arrive on time and on budget, as well as retain control over the factors important to your business and your customers.
Greater Management of Shipping Costs
No one wants to deal with expensive and complicated shipping. It can defeat the purpose of investigating overseas delivery options. But when utilising multicarrier solutions, you can control these costs.
You can offer your customers live shipping rates, so they decide how much they're willing to spend on delivery. They may opt for an express option or pay less and wait longer. You can provide these choices, so you're not spending more on shipping than you have to.
Flexible Supplier Options
If issues arrive during the shipping process, it will reflect poorly on your business. It will also make it harder to retain customers and cost you more to acquire new buyers. Using a multicarrier solution overcomes this problem by allowing you to choose your suppliers.
You don't need to rely on one courier company. You can switch to alternate providers to save on costs or reduce delivery times. You're in control of who you partner with so you can maintain a positive customer experience.
Time Savings
One of the most time-consuming tasks related to shipping is looking for the best deal and then inputting all of the order requirements into the courier's website. There are also additional steps and labels you need to print off and attach to your parcel for international delivery. You may have to retrieve this yourself if the supplier doesn't give this to you.
With multicarrier solutions, you can import your orders into a one-stop shop and process them with a few clicks. When you choose the right shipping platform, they can provide you with all the labels you need to print off and attach to your parcels. It will even update your ecommerce platforms to let the customer know that their order is on the way.
How to Use the Interparcel Shipping Manager to Send Parcels Worldwide
Our customers ship thousands of parcels to over 250 countries and territories every day. The Interparcel Shipping Manager makes it easy and uncomplicated to import orders from eBay, Shopify, or your very own CSV file so that you can send orders overseas. You can be up and running in three easy steps.
- Integrate your ecommerce platform or Upload a CSV file
- Import your orders
- Print off your labels and prepare your parcels for international delivery
When using the Interparcel Shipping Manager, you can choose from multiple renowned worldwide courier services and keep your customers updated on the parcel status through the Branded Tracking Portal. If you're exploring international delivery and want to talk through your options, get in touch with us today for expert advice and to discuss how we can provide you with the support you need.