Ems or dhl

[bigdaz]

Having discussion with hk supplier, they claim ems is both cheaper and faster delivery than DHL. I do not believe this

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[bigdaz]

From Hong Kong which is cheaper and quicker?

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[Ebayorbust]

EMS is cheaper but it isn't faster.

DHL is by far the fastest courier from HK to UK.

[Dufus]

I wait like 10 days for EMS from china to NY.

[phaz0rz]

DHL would probably take 5-6 days. Usually closer to 2-3 days but this time of year they're extremely backed up in HK. It's taking upwards of a week for some of our shipments to be accepted by DHL.

Maybe that's why your guy is saying EMS would be faster this time of year.

[JamesNorth101]

DHL is much faster

EMS is much cheaper

[bigdaz]

Originally Posted by phaz0rz

DHL would probably take 5-6 days. Usually closer to 2-3 days but this time of year they're extremely backed up in HK. It's taking upwards of a week for some of our shipments to be accepted by DHL.

Maybe that's why your guy is saying EMS would be faster this time of year.

Yea dhl are extremely busy, ems not as reliable with delivery times in my experience and he won't pass back the cost saving either saying ems more expensive

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[phaz0rz]

Go with DHL if your cost is the same either way. EMS is terrible.

[Play]

Originally Posted by bigdaz

Yea dhl are extremely busy, ems not as reliable with delivery times in my experience and he won't pass back the cost saving either saying ems more expensive

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This time of year, i'd stick to DHL. Even though it might be slower than usual, you'll at least receive it in an acceptable period of time.

EMS is unpredictable, more so this time of year than any other.

[bigdaz]

Ive now had 2 suppliers tell me that their agents are no longer accepting dhl deliveries, whats going on

[dealagreeproceed]

Originally Posted by bigdaz

Ive now had 2 suppliers tell me that their agents are no longer accepting dhl deliveries, whats going on

ask them for how long....

[phaz0rz]

Originally Posted by bigdaz

Ive now had 2 suppliers tell me that their agents are no longer accepting dhl deliveries, whats going on

DHL is too busy. They'll start processing DHL again after Christmas.

All of our stuff is still shipping DHL but delays recently have been worse than when USA DHL pilots went on strike last year. It takes 7-10 days for a tracking number to start updating because stuff is sitting in DHL warehouses for a week before going on a plane. One of our suppliers has been using Taiwan DHL instead of HK. Maybe you can ask about that?

[newjerseymax]

They get super flooded this time of year. If you are a high roller and been with supplier for some time you might get some priority with courier. Its all about the courier. lol

I have been with same guy since 2008, almost 10yrs, so they know I am not only a fly-by holiday seller. I give them business when its slow in the summer.