By Tina Wu

Are you running or planning for e-commerce businesses? Whether you are a start-up, SMB or an industry leader who aims to reach more potential customers in digital channels, agility has become every business’ survival kit in the recurrent waves of Covid-19 cases and the Digital Era.

Among all industries, logistics in the global supply chain has especially demonstrated an unprecedented scale of flexibility in close collaboration among multi-players to tackle the ongoing operational disturbances at ports, airports and domestic transport hubs.

To support our clients to develop business agility during this critical time of Covid-19 pandemic, TGL leverages digital tools and interconnections between different transportation networks to help run international e-commerce businesses more efficiently.

In this article, we are sharing an integrated end-to-end logistics solution that manages intercontinental cargo shipments from on-site factories to any final destinations that your e-commence orders request. A 24-hour personalized cargo tracking system and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system will also be introduced to explore the full potentials of your business in the global market.

The most scalable and flexible B2B/B2C e-commerce solution that integrates TGL’s all-encompassing logistics & supply chain management services, including:

• international ocean & air transport
• domestic door-to-door delivery service
• overseas warehousing
• inventory management
• Amazon FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) service

E-commerce logistics: How to choose the best option for your business

If you are looking for the best logistics option for your e-commerce business, it is very likely that you find it impossible. Different from traditional business models in international trading, e-commerce businesses feature more flexibility, timeliness and scalability. These features not only revolutionize business operations and create more opportunities for you but challenge 3PL, freight forwarders and your supply chain partners to transform alike.

This is also why TGL suggests that the key to find your answer is not “what the option is” but “how the options can be made.”

Air, ocean shipping and parcel delivery: speediness, economic scaling and customized delivery

Generally speaking, air is fast, and ocean shipping is economical. As for any special orders, parcel delivery will be the smartest choice. For e-commerce, ocean shipping is ideal for medium to large businesses as they already develop steady and bulk shipments. If they need faster delivery, cargo airlines will be the best solution to handle increasing sales in peak season or port congestion in the current Covid-19 situation.

Small businesses or start-ups, on the other hand, may benefit more from parcel delivery like UPS and DHL because these services provide all-in costs for customized shipments on a case-by-case basis, unlike charges for customs clearance and other handling procedures in ocean shipping.

To maintain long-term cooperation with our clients in Intra-Asia, Europe, North/ South America, Australia and South Africa, TGL provides air, ocean shipping and parcel delivery services for each client, and negotiate for the best tailored logistics solution to meet various shipping demands for individual orders.

Overseas warehousing service from TGL

Warehousing network is the cornerstone for any e-commerce business, both in domestic and international markets. It enables faster delivery as well as diversified business operations, both of which contribute to better shopping experiences and corporate revenue. However, due to the sudden e-commerce sales surge since the pandemic, warehousing space has been more restricted than ever! Take Toronto as an example, retail storage space in this area was reported to be down to 0.5% in the past year, making it the tightest market in the North America.

For the prospects of international e-commerce businesses, TGL has always connected with our professional logistics partners in Canada, the U.S. and European markets. This includes supply chain specialists who can skilfully find the space for your cargo, both on the sea and in the warehouses in your target market.

In the past two years, we have managed large-volume machine shipments as well as small home devices delivery to logistics hubs like Toronto and Amsterdam. Along with air/ocean shipping and door-to-door delivery services, TGL offers a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution to help our clients access to their real-time sales performance and cargo tracking status. Weekly or monthly inventory reports can also be made if requested.
 

Partner with TGL to scale your Amazon and other e-commerce businesses

TGL also provides Amazon FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) service that answers to our clients’ need anytime anywhere. Whether you are selling smart home devices like baby cameras and AI control panels, or electronic machines for leisure activities like basketball shooting machines, TGL always makes the easiest way for your products to sell on the world’s biggest e-commerce platform.

We take care of every crucial step in the supply chain, from pickup, shipping, labelling, packaging/unpackaging/repackaging and delivery of your products.

In one of TGL’s end-to-end logistics solutions, our clients successfully expanded their e-commerce business on their own platform and Amazon. They have managed soaring e-commerce sales by integrating air/ocean shipping, parcel delivery, inventory management and overseas warehousing services from TGL.

TGL is proud to share our partnerships with more new clients since the outbreak of the pandemic. Together, we met the greatest challenges in shipping history and come up with various supply chain management solutions that meet what each of their businesses need. With versatile transportation networks, TGL offers the best shipping environment for every target market of your e-commerce business.

You can start your business and build manufacturing sites in Asia, while successfully deliver products to the other side of the planet within days after an order is placed online. All is achieved by a flexible, efficient and scalable logistics network—that’s TGL! We provide tailored shipping solutions for all your product lines. Contact our global sales team or send an inquiry now!