Why choose a commercial shipping company?

If you need to buy goods from China and ship to Malaysia, will you choose third-party commercial shipping in addition to Taobao official shipping?

Do you know? There are many benefits to using commercial shipping!

1. The speed

Do you think that commercial shipping will be slower than Taobao's official shipping? not necessarily! If the shipping method is used, it will take 15 to 18 working days or more.

So why do we say that commercial shipping will be faster? That's because Taobao's official transportation needs to pack all the customer's goods through the warehouse that packs the goods, and then send it to the warehouse that belongs to the sea shipping for loading and arranging for delivery to Malaysia.

But what is different with commercial shipping is that customers can send the goods directly to the warehouse, and then the commercial shipping company arranges packaging and delivery to Malaysia directly at the warehouse.

2. The price

If you are familiar with Taobao's official shipping, you will find that Taobao's official use is to calculate the freight in kilograms. Just think that if you use Taobao to ship furniture, and the weight of the furniture is heavy, the shipping fee will naturally be more expensive.

But the difference between commercial shipping is that in addition to the transport channel for calculating the weight, it also provides a transport calculation method calculated in cubic meters. Therefore, if you use commercial shipping, you can also compare whether the weight is cheaper or the cubic meter is cheaper!

3. Billing service

If you use commercial shipping, you can also contact the commercial shipping company to request an invoice, so that you can use the invoice for audit (company audit) or report Income tax!

4. Provide a variety of commercial procurement services

If you are buying a lot of goods from China, you may need a full container or breakaway shipping service. Commercial marine companies have a lot of this knowledge and can give you professional advice when choosing a service.

In addition, if you need to pay your Chinese suppliers in RMB, most of the commercial shipping companies provide payment services, which can help you pay your suppliers directly in RMB.

5. After-sale service

Although it is simple and convenient to use Taobao's official transportation, it is not easy to contact customer service if you find that an item is missing after receiving the package. Because Taobao's official transportation uses mechanical customer service, if the mechanical customer service cannot handle it, it will be transferred to the real customer service. This undoubtedly delays time. But what is different about commercial shipping companies is that they focus on service and also use human customer service. When you find something wrong, you can go directly to live customer service for help.

PinDuoDuo is more affordable than Taobao?!

Do you know PinDuoDuo is more affordable than Taobao?!

Besides Taobao, what other websites do you browse to buy items?

Come on, let me introduce Pinduoduo to you! I have personally tested this website several times, and now I am completely in love with Pinduoduo!

Why is Pinduoduo cheaper than Taobao? It's very simple!

Because Pinduoduo’s purchase method is to let you buy with other consumers, which is simply a group purchase; and the price of a group purchase will be much cheaper than that of a single purchase on Taobao!

Example 1: Dining Table

Selecting a table for four on Taobao costs RMB135.90.

But if you buy it on Pinduoduo, it only cost RMB83.

Example 2: Covered cat litter box

It costs RMB79 on Taobao, but only RMB47.77 on Pinduoduo!

Friends, let's try Pinduoduo! Saves you even more!

What is Full Volumetric, No Volumetric & Half Volumetric?

Full Volumetric, No Volumetric, and Half Volumetric are the calculation methods of the chargeable weight of goods.

What is FULL VOLUMETRIC?

FULL VOLUMETRIC means the actual weight or volume weight, whichever is heavier will be charged.

Volumetric weight calculation:

length (L) * width (W) * height (H) / 6000 (calculated in cm) = volumetric weight kg

*Even using parcel bags, if the volume is heavier than the actual weight, the final freight will be charged according to the volume.

*Compared with actual weight and volume weight, the heavier fee will be charged.

Example 1

The actual weight of the goods: 15KG

The actual volume of the goods: length 50 CM * width 50 CM * height 50 CM

The volume weight of the box: (Length 50 CM * Width 50 CM * Height 50 CM) / 6000 = 20.83 KG

(20.83 kg integer is calculated as 21kg)

Reminder * If it is below 20.4KG, it will be calculated as 20 KG

The actual weight of the goods :15 kg and

The volume weight of the goods :21 kg.

In a situation , the volume weight of 21 KG will be charged.

Example 2

The actual weight of the goods: 25KG

The actual volume of the goods: length 60 CM * width 55 CM * height 42 CM

The volume weight of the goods:

(length 60 CM * width 55 CM * height 42 CM) / 6000 = 23.1 KG (23.1 kg integer is 23kg charge)

Reminder * If it is below 23.4KG, it will be calculated as 23 KG

The actual weight of the package is 25 kg, and the volume weighs 23 kg.

In a situation like this, the actual weight of 25 KG will be charged.

What is HALF VOLUMETRIC?

HALF VOLUMETRIC means to balance the charge according to the actual weight of the package and the weight of the thrown weight.

*According to the actual weight of the goods + volume weight of the goods ÷ 2, the calculated weight will be charged.

Example 1

The actual weight is 15KG, the volume weight is 21KG ,

Actual weight 15KG + volume weight 21KG = 36KG ÷ 2 = 18KG

Half volumetic is calculated based on 18KG shipping.

If the half-throw weight is 18.68, it will be charged based on the carry algorithm, and the final calculation will be 19KG.

Reminder * If it is below 18.4 KG, it will be calculated as 18 KG

What is NO VOLUMETRIC?

NO VOLUMETRIC not charge based on the volume, regardless of the size, and charge directly according to the actual weight of the goods.

*The charge is based on the actual weight of the goods, not the volume weight of the goods.

Example

The actual weight of the goods: 15KG

The volume weight of the goods: (Length 50 CM * Width 50 CM * Height 50 CM) / 6000 = 20.83 KG

(Integer of 20.83 kg is charged as 21kg)

In a situation like this, the actual weight of 15 KG will be charged.

The Importer terminology you must know

Want to ship bulk shipments from China to Malaysia, but don't know the difference between those importers' terminology?

"EXW? FOB? CNF/CIF?

Introduce three importer terminology you must know, let you easy to communicate with the logistic company when you need these services.

First: EXW(EXWORK)

Logistic company will help to contact China supplier to load goods into container, arrange container to China port, arrange shipping schedule, handle double customs clearance and taxs of China and Malaysia, and arrange local transport to deliver goods to the location you assigned.

What the customer needs to do is place an order with the supplier, and then send the pickup address to the logistic company.

The second: FOB (Free On Board)

The scope of the transportation company's responsibility is to transport the container from China to your designated delivery location.

The company will help you arrange the shipping schedule, resolve local customs clearance and tax matters in Malaysia, and then arrange local transportation to the destination you assigned.

And customers will need to do more things, such as placing an order with a China supplier and then asking the China supplier to send the container to a China port.

The third type: CNF/CIF (Cost and Freight / Cost, Insurance and Freight)

The shipping company will start receiving your container from the Malaysian port, and then deliver it to your designated delivery address.

In this service, the shipping company will help you with customs clearance and tax in Malaysia and then arrange local shipping and delivery.

Customers will need to do more things, such as placing orders with China suppliers and letting China suppliers arrange transportation to Malaysian ports.

Are you looking for a logistic company to help you with these shipping matters?

VT Nation can help you!

Whether it is EXW, FOB, or CNF/CIF, we have professional customer service to help you deal with it!

Click the link below to find customer service inquiries, let us serve you!

Tutorial for PinDuoDuo’s pay for me service

Want to buy goods from PinDuoDuo but don't know how to pay in RMB for the seller?

How to use our "Pay for me" service to purchase in PinDuoDuo?

Let me show you how to do it!

Steps for PinDuoDuo's Pay for me:

1. Register or log in to PinDuoDuo first (Prefer to use Wechat to log in) .

2. Go to VT Nation's Facebook to inform Customer service that needs to use the "pay for me" service for PinDuoDuo.

3. Get a WeChat account that is in charge of "Pay for me" services.

4. Go to Pinduoduo to select the item you want to buy.

5. Confirm the quantity, click 【confirm】.

6. Remember to check if the delivery address is our latest warehouse address!

7. Click【Pay in Wechat】.

8. Click【Pay Now】.

9. Click 【Send to WeChat friends】.

10. Send the payment application to the customer service in charge of the payment.

11. Send your VT username to customer service (Eg. VT/xxxxx).

12. Back to VT Nation's Facebook to notify customer service that you already submitted a payment request to the WeChat customer service.

13. Make payment and be patient to let us pay RMB to the seller.

Tutorial for applying “PAY FOR ME” in 1688

How to use "Pay for me" services in 1688?

Know VT Nation can helps to pay in 1688, but don't know how to submit it in 1688?

Read this!

Steps to apply "Pay for me" in 1688:

1. Login or register in 1688.

2. Select the item you want to buy and click "Add to List" or "Order Now".

3. Then go to "Shipping List" and select payment.

4. After that, record down the amount you need VT Nation helps to pay, and then click "Submit Order".

5. After clicking "Submit Order", this page will appear. Don't worry, click "Go to Payment" .

6. Jump to this page and click "Find someone to pay for" in the upper right corner.

7. Ask the customer service for the Alipay number of VT Nation, and fill it into the "Friend Account".

8. Submitted successfully! Please go to Facebook to find customer service to apply for payment and make payment!

PAY FOR ME service by VT Nation

Doesn't know how to pay RMB to China seller? Read this!

VT Nation provides "PAY FOR ME" services.

We can help you to pay your China sellers in RMB!

How to use our "PAY FOR ME" service?

1. Register an account or log in at VT Nation's website. Kindly remember your username.

2. Go to VT Nation's facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/vtnation.official/)

3. Go to facebook and ask customer service what is the "exchange rate" today? (If you need to pay by 1688, remember to submit the payment application to 1688 first)

You may find the daily exchange rate on the website, and the exchange rate may be different every day.

4. Tell the customer service the amount to be paid.
(if it is 1688, remember not to give the total directly, but the amount to each seller)

For example: if you buy from 1688 and 5 different sellers, you need to submit 5 amounts! If you only buy from one seller, you can submit a total amount directly.

5. Take VT Nation's Alipay account number with the customer service, remember to record it, and you will need it in 1688 later!

Click here to know how to submit "PAY FOR ME" services in 1688.

6. After handing over the amount to the customer service, the customer service will calculate the amount that you need to pay.

For example, the amount to be paid is RMB 190; if the exchange rate is 1.46, then you need to pay 190/1.46 = RM 130.14

7. Get the bank account of the transfer from the customer service, and send a receipt to the customer service after the transfer

8. Relax and wait for VT Nation to handle the payment for you (Complete application and payment at 3 PM on the same day, and our company will handle it for you on the same day)

BUY FOR ME services by VT Nation

Are you still worried about how to buy items on the Chinese platform?!

DON'T WORRY! VT Nation can help you!

VT Nation provides "BUY FOR ME" services.

We can help you to buy the item you could not buy and helps you to communicate and pay the China sellers.

How to use our "BUY FOR ME" service?

1. Register an account or log in at VT Nation's website.

2. Find the product you want to purchase on 1688 or Taobao and copy the product link (URL).

3. Click BUY FOR ME.

4. Paste the copied product link into VT Nation's search bar.

5. After searching, select the style and quantity you want to buy.

6. Add to the shopping cart after selecting.

7. Check out .

8. Check if there is enough balance in the account, choose TOP-UP if there's not enough. .

9. Select the top-up method (proceed to the next step if your account has enough balance).

Method 1: Billplz

Method 2: Bank Transfer

10. Wait until the parcels arrive at our China warehouse.

11. Submit delivery order.

12. Relax and wait for your parcels.

Worried about there’s no guarantee if you ship goods from China to Malaysia? (SUMMARY)

Don't worry! Pay only 3-4% of total shipments to get our insurance to protect your parcel!

Goods in Transit Insurance is a new insurance plan launched by VT Nation. The purpose of this insurance plan is to ensure that customers can protect their parcels when they choose us to deliver valuables!

The insurance plans included【Normal Plan】and【Premium Plan】, there is no problem any matter if you want to protect the whole delivery order or single shipments.

Refer to the image below to choose the goods in transit insurance plan you need:

NORMAL PLAN mainly protects all the parcels in the delivery order, shipments of any price can be insured. If the package is lost, it will be fully compensated!

PREMIUM PLAN mainly protects a single shipment and insured shipment which is above RM1000 and above RM50000, the insured amount is based on 4% of the total value of a single shipment. Customers get compensation partial or full if the shipment is damaged while a lost shipment can get full compensation.

VT Nation’s Goods In Transit Insurance – PREMIUM PLAN

Are you still worried that there's no guarantee if you ship shipments from China to Malaysia?!

Don't worry! VT Nation only takes 4% of the value of your goods and can provide you with goods in transit insurance.

Goods in Transit Insurance is a new insurance plan launched by VT Nation. The purpose of this insurance plan is to ensure that customers can protect their parcels when they choose us to deliver valuables!

The insured amount is 4% of the total value of shipment and RM10 for service fees. It is only applicable to shipments with a value of more than RM1,000 and less than RM50,000. The minimum premium is RM40.

(1) How to purchase a Premium Plan of goods in transit insurance?

* Attention!Kindly contact our Facebook’s customer service to purchase insurance before you submit Delivery Order* ​

PREMIUM STEPS ENG

(2) How to calculate the amount you need to pay?

4% of the total value of the goods + RM10 service fees + RM5 per parcel inspection fees


For example: the total value of 2 goods is RM 5600, then you need to insure RM 224 (5600*4% = RM 224 ) + RM10 service fee RM 224 + (RM5 x 2) RM10 parcel inspection fees = RM 244.

*If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us on our Facebook page!*
*Payment will done by bank in transfer*

(3) How does insurance compensate?

In VT Nation's PREMIUM insurance, there are two compensation methods:

(A) Full compensation

  •  If the insured amount is higher than the price of the shipments, the price of the shipments will be used as the compensation value. If the price of the shipments is higher than the insured amount, the insured amount will be compensated for the insured amount.

  • Proof that the warehouse has received the shipments, but the warehouse or company fails to distribute the shipments within 14 working days.

  • Shipments were found to be damaged and unable to function at 60% of their function. After the 100% insured claim is approved, the shipments will be owned by the company. The customer is responsible for shipping the goods to our headquarters and bears all costs.

(B) Partial compensation

  • If the insured amount is higher than the price of the shipments, the price of the shipments will be used as the compensation value. If the price of the shipments is higher than the insured amount, the insured amount will be compensated for the insured amount.

  • Damage to the packaging of the shipments and cause external damage to the shipments, resulting in the shipments functioning less than 10% of their original performance. 

  • If the shipments can be repaired, and the cost does not exceed the insurance amount, the company will bear the repair costs: labor and material costs, excluding shipping costs.

  • If the shipments can be replaced with replacement parts from Chinese sellers, the company will bear all costs of shipping shipments from Chinese sellers.

  • If the shipments cannot be repaired or replaced, the company will evaluate the shipments and provide compensation value. If you are not satisfied with the amount of compensation, you can ask for up to 1 appeal.

(4) Things you need to pay attention:

(a)Please contact Facebook’s customer service to apply for premium plan insurance

(b) Goods in Transit Insurance will be effective after the customer signs the insurance proposal with VT Nation. 

(c) If our company finds that it is necessary to strengthen the packaging or add on a wooden frame during inspection of the goods to avoid being crushed during transportation (reinforcing the packaging can only reduce the transportation risk), the customer must strengthen the package or build a wooden frame, else the company has rights to reject your insurance application. 

(d) If you find that the shipments are damaged, please give us feedback and give the Delivery order number and shipment information within 48 hours after being received. Overdue will not be accepted.

(e) The price given must be true. If the price does not match the invoice price, our company will be eligible to refuse compensation.

(f) If it is found that the invoice provided by the customer is false, no compensation will be paid.

(g) If the declaration is false or there are contraband goods, any additional legal liability or confiscated goods will be borne by the customer; the insured amount and shipping fees will not be refunded.

(h) After receiving the shipments, kindly take photos and videos (left, right & top) of the parcel before unpacking the shipments. 

(i) Please confirm that your shipments are items that can be insured by our company (fragile items, contraband items, etc. cannot be insured).

(j) If the shipments are damaged due to warehouse inspection operation, the company will verify if it is only packaging damaged or shipments damaged. If the packaging is damaged but shipments can be used, there’s no compensation for it.