International Shipping
Should you ship overseas? The four-step guide
Not all products suit overseas shipment. Follow this four-step guide to determine whether your e-commerce business should be going global While the potential of accessing international markets may leave you feeling more excited than ever about the future of your e-commerce business, it’s important to remember that not all products suit overseas shipment. Follow this four-step guide to determine whether you should ship your product overseas: 1 Product weight Just like domestic shipping, international freight is largely calculated on the weight and size of your product.
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The pros and cons of international shipping
Entering new international markets can be an effective way to rapidly grow your e-commerce business. But it comes with a few challenges you need to consider. Thinking about taking your e-commerce business global? (If you are, check out our 4 step guide first to decide whether you should ship overseas). Implementing an international shipping policy comes with many positives including the opportunity to grow your business by selling a wider range of products to larger markets.
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International shipping from Australia: State of the industry overview
Rising internet penetration rates around the world and the emergence of a new Asia Pacific middle class are driving the rapid growth of Australia’s international shipping industry. Australia’s e-commerce retailers are increasingly tapping into lucrative international markets as rapidly increasing internet usage around the world make global online shopping the new retail powerhouse. In fact, market research predicts that the web will account for 12.4 per cent of all global retail sales by 2019 and international shipments are expected to comprise up to 20 per cent of Australia’s total e-commerce purchases by 2017.
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Estimated international shipping rates and delivery times
International shipping may be more affordable than you think. Refer to these estimated delivery times and costs to see if international shipping is the right move for your e-commerce business. While international shipping prices and delivery timeframes vary depending on parcel size and weight, along with destination country and freight provider, we’ll help get you started with these estimated shipping prices and timeframes to popular countries. Country Delivery type Estimated delivery time Estimated delivery cost (1kg) China International express 3 business days From $32.33 New Zealand International express 2 business days From $24.87 UK International express 2 business days From $41.20 US International express 2 business days From $42.53 Singapore International economy express 1 business day From $30.14 Please note that these delivery timeframes and costs are estimates only.
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Common import restrictions for international shipping
Thinking about taking your e-commerce business international? Find out what you can’t send overseas. Individual countries restrict and prohibit a range of goods for import – and some may surprise you. For example, you can’t send cameras or bicycles to China, New Zealand says no to motorcycle helmets, sending batteries to the UK is a no-no, the US bans products made from cork, and Singapore won’t accept chewing gum. Restrictions vs prohibitions Most countries have a long list of import restrictions and prohibitions,
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