What is the Semi-managed Logistics？

Definition of cross-border e-commerce semi-managed logistics:

Cross-border e-commerce semi-managed logistics refers to the way in which sellers entrust some logistics links to third-party logistics service providers (3PL) or cross-border e-commerce platforms while retaining part of the logistics management work.

Common services of cross-border e-commerce semi-managed logistics:

● First-leg logistics

The seller transports the goods to the domestic collection warehouse, and the service provider or platform is responsible for the transportation of the goods from the country to the international port or warehouse in the destination country, including sea transportation, air transportation, land transportation, etc.

● Overseas warehousing

Sellers store goods in overseas warehouses in advance, and service providers or platforms are responsible for warehouse management, including receiving, storage, shelving, sorting, and handling to last-mile.

● Customs clearance service

Service providers or platforms provide one-stop customs clearance services to assist sellers in handling import customs clearance procedures in the destination country.

● Last-mile delivery

After the goods arrive in the destination country, the service provider or platform is responsible for the last mile of local delivery, including but not limited to distribution, express delivery, postal delivery, and other services.

● Return processing

In response to consumers' return requests, service providers or platforms can provide services such as return address receipt, inspection,re-labeling, or returning.

● Inventory management and order fulfillment

Service providers or platforms use advanced information systems to help sellers monitor inventory status in real-time and automate the order fulfillment process, including order printing, product packaging, order placement,fulfillment, etc.

Representative platforms such as Alibaba's AliExpress and TEMU may provide the above logistics services in the semi-managed model they promote. Sellers can choose different semi-managed logistics solutions according to their own needs, which can not only reduce the logistics burden but also focus on core businesses such as product development and marketing.

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