Life guide | How to use express mail

Dear international students, China's express delivery service system is mature, extensive coverage, safe and reliable. Whether you want to send study materials or send a message to a distant family member, you can feel the convenience and speed of express delivery.

Today, we will give you a detailed introduction to express delivery services to make your study and life more convenient.

Step 1: Pack the item

If the item is lighter and less, you can use a Courier bag or envelope to pack it, or you can entrust a Courier to pack it. If the item is heavy, large and contains fragile items, you will need to pack it yourself to keep the item safe.

When packing items, please choose the appropriate packaging materials, such as cartons, foam, etc. When sending fragile items, you need to use additional fillers, such as foam particles, to mitigate the shock and vibration that may occur during shipping. At the same time, clearly mark on the package "fragile", "light" and other signs, and tell the Courier to handle carefully.

For international express delivery, due to the possibility of long-distance transportation and multiple transfers, items need to be more strict and strong packaging. Considering the different climatic conditions that may be encountered in international transportation, we recommend that you use moisture-proof materials, such as waterproof membranes or moisture-proof bags. You can consult the specific packaging requirements and suggestions of the Courier company in advance to ensure that the package can smoothly pass the customs inspection and be safely delivered.

Tip: Whether it is a domestic delivery or an international delivery, you need to comply with the relevant prohibited items. These information can be obtained through the official website of the express company

Step 2: Choose a Courier company

Before sending the delivery, we need to choose a reliable Courier company. This can not only ensure the safety of the package, but also enjoy better service. You can measure the service quality of Courier companies by the following aspects:

Scope of service: Confirm that the Courier company's service network covers both the sending and receiving places.

Postage price: Compare the postage of different Courier companies, choose the right mailing service for you.

Word-of-mouth reputation: Check the reviews and satisfaction of other users to understand the service level of the Courier company.

Timeliness: Some express companies will provide domestic express services such as next-day delivery and next-day delivery. Depending on the urgency of the package, you can choose a Courier company that meets the time-limited requirements.

International mailing: If you need to send international express, please choose a Courier with a good international network and customs clearance ability

Step 3: Deliver the package

Before delivering the package, please make an appointment in advance on the official website of the Courier company, and accurately fill in the contents of the type, quality and volume of the item.

Pick-up: Most express companies support pick-up. When making an appointment, you will need to provide details of the pick-up address, pick-up time and contact number. After the appointment is successful, the Courier will pick up the package at the designated time. Please keep the phone open so that the Courier can contact and confirm.

Go to the Courier station yourself: Find your nearest Courier service and deliver your package to that station in person during business hours. Before departure, you can confirm the specific location and business hours of the site through the Courier company's official website or customer service hotline to ensure smooth delivery of the package.

When you send an international delivery, you usually need to provide a list of items and a statement of value. At the same time, please fill in the express form in English to ensure the accuracy of the information and comply with international standards.

Tips:

If you do not have packing materials, you can specify information such as "carton needed" or "foam paper needed" in the delivery booking note, but such delivery services usually require you to pay an additional fee.

According to Chinese law, the sender must be authenticated in real name. Therefore, when delivering a package, you need to show a valid ID to the Courier company and register your identity information.

Step 4: Pay the fee

After the Courier company confirms that the package items comply with shipping regulations, they will weigh your package and calculate the shipping cost. Delivery costs are usually determined by several factors:

Weight and volume: Delivery charges are usually calculated based on the actual weight or volume weight of the package, whichever is greater. If you can't reduce the actual weight of the item, try to compress the volume to save money.

Destination: Postage will be adjusted according to the destination and distance of the package. Generally speaking, the further the transport distance, the higher the freight.

Logistics mode of transport: Different modes of transport have a significant impact on the cost of postage, for example, air transport is fast but expensive, and sea transport is cheaper but takes longer.

Service type: Different logistics service types will affect the postage rate, such as standard express, express mail, economy express, etc. You can choose the right express service according to your needs.

Additional charges: In addition to the basic freight, there may be various additional charges, such as fuel surcharges, remote area surcharges, customs clearance fees and insurance fees.

Tip: Before paying postage, carefully read the Courier company's terms and conditions of service, understand the Courier company's limitation of liability, compensation policy, and ensure that your rights and interests are not infringed.

Step 5: Check the package status

After you have paid the postage and confirmed that the order information is correct, the Courier will provide you with a tracking number. You can visit the official website of the express company or download the relevant mobile APP, enter the tracking number, and check the transportation status of the package anytime and anywhere.

Some express companies allow users to view the real-time dynamics of the package, including current location information, shipping routes and estimated delivery time. In this way, you can notify the recipient to pick up the package in time and enjoy a more convenient express service experience.

source:CSC校友