FOB seems simple, but the risk point lies in the moment the goods "cross the ship's rail." Once something goes wrong with the shipping company, responsibility can easily become a matter of dispute. Although the seller must purchase insurance under CIF, the insured amount is usually only 110% of the invoice amount, which is far from sufficient in the event of a significant loss. DDP appears to be the most worry-free option, but the seller has to handle customs clearance and tax payments themselves. If they are not familiar with the policies of the destination country, they can easily face fines and additional tariffs. Moreover, the habits of customers in different countries vary: American buyers particularly prefer DDP (as they only recognize delivery to the doorstep), while European customers more commonly use CIF (because they prefer to have control over the final leg of the journey).

For example, sea freight may seem to have low rates, but when you add port charges, peak season surcharges (PSS), and fuel surcharges (BAF), it could end up being much more than expected. Another example is booking space; during the off-season, you can book casually, but during the peak season, you must lock in your booking a month in advance. Otherwise, even if you're willing to spend more money, there may not be any space available. Different ports also have different rules: Los Angeles/Long Beach has congestion fees that are constant throughout the year; Middle Eastern ports have strict security checks, and powders and liquids are almost always inspected; Southeast Asian land trucks often get stuck at the border for several days.

FBA入仓：外箱尺寸、标签规范、预约流程，只要有一点不合格，仓库就会直接拒收。 退货处理：海外仓能帮忙换新、检测、重新贴标签、再上架，这样能省掉不少损耗。 一件代发：小卖家最常用的玩法，把货放在海外仓，客户下单后直接从当地发货，配送时效快，客户体验也能提升一大截。