First, based on the nature of goods: 

International shipments can be divided into ordinary goods and imitation goods.

First, let's define ordinary goods. Generally, these are standard commodities – not branded goods (without proper authorization), nor sensitive goods. Imitation goods refer to items that counterfeit others' brands, appearance, and logos without formal authorization certificates.

For ordinary goods, there are many delivery options available; they can basically go through any channel. Senders of ordinary goods can often choose postal express services because of the postal service's strong customs clearance capability, wide delivery range, and competitive pricing.

The selection for imitation goods is not as wide as for ordinary goods, as various countries have strict inspections for counterfeit brand goods and may prohibit their import. Typically, imitation goods might be sent via EMS, large postal packets, or small postal packets. Sometimes, you can try major international couriers (like DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT), but the price is much higher, and the risk is significant. Specific conditions must be confirmed with the shipping company beforehand.

Second, analyze the timeliness for the goods.

Foreign trade customers are highly concerned about delivery timeliness. Delays can lead to customer complaints, and for stores on third-party platforms, there's even a risk of account suspension. Therefore, logistics speed is a top priority. Services like UPS, DHL, FedEx, and certain international special lines are among the fastest, with delivery typically within 3-7 days. For Southeast Asian countries, delivery can often be within 5 working days. For EMS services, timeliness is generally within 7-10 days, sometimes even shorter depending on the destination country. EMS is known for relatively fast and stable timeliness. Options like large air parcels (air mail) are also available, with a timeframe of around 20 days. If timeliness requirements are low and cost is a primary concern, surface mail or land and water channels can be used, typically within 30-40 days. Currently, there are many delivery channels, each with its own advantages, allowing you to choose based on your specific situation.

Third, analyze the price of shipping the goods.

Regarding price, parcels under two kilograms can often use channels like postal parcels or e-Packet. For shipments over two kilograms but under thirty kilograms, services like China Post Large Packets or Hongkong Post Large Packets might be suitable. Furthermore, for goods below 21kg, the four major international couriers can be considered. However, remember that when sending international express, issues like volumetric weight and remote area surcharges apply. If the volumetric weight significantly exceeds the actual weight, this must be considered comprehensively. Remote area surcharges are similar; each of the four major couriers has its own pricing for these, which must be checked and factored into the total freight cost.

Fourth, analyze the advantages of international express services.

- DHL Express has significant advantages in Europe, America, Africa, and South America.

- UPS Express has obvious advantages for shipments to Southeast Asia.

- FedEx Express, while often more expensive, has strong customs clearance capabilities, particularly for Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

These international express services are characterized by fast timeliness and strong customs clearance ability, but they come at a higher price. For international express services, you can consult Qingdao Zhanhuawei's customer service to get the best delivery channel and price advantage.

The above is an analysis of delivery modes for foreign trade customers, summarizing considerations based on price, nature, and timeliness of goods. We believe this will help you choose a suitable delivery channel according to your specific shipping needs.