Singapore Shipping: SingPost (Domestic) vs. Qxpress (ASEAN) vs. Lazada/Shopee
Send parcel to Malaysia: SingPost SGD 15, Qxpress SGD 5, Shopee SGD 0 (but 10% seller commission on SGD 50 sale = SGD 5 cost). True cost: SingPost SGD 15, Qxpress SGD 5, Shopee equal. Choose Qxpress for margin.
Singapore ASEAN Shipping Options#
(1) SingPost: Official, reliable, slower, expensive. (2) Qxpress: ASEAN specialist, cheaper, 1-3 days. (3) Lazada/Shopee logistics: Free but high commission. (4) Regional carriers: DHL, FedEx (expensive). For Singapore sellers targeting ASEAN, Qxpress optimal.
The Marketplace Commission Trap#
Lazada/Shopee offer "free shipping" but take 10-15% commission. For SGD 50 item: commission SGD 5-7.50. Plus SingPost cost for fulfillment. Shopee seller premium (SGD 400/month) required for better terms. Break-even analysis needed.
Compares: SingPost domestic (SGD 3), Qxpress ASEAN (SGD 5), Marketplace shipping (commission-based).
AskBiz Regional Carrier Optimization#
Compares: SingPost domestic (SGD 3), Qxpress ASEAN (SGD 5), Marketplace shipping (commission-based). By destination: "Send to Malaysia: Qxpress SGD 5 (vs. SingPost SGD 15). Save SGD 10 per parcel."
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- Send parcel to Malaysia: SingPost SGD 15, Qxpress SGD 5, Shopee SGD 0 (but 10% seller commission on SGD 50 sale = SGD 5 cost).
- True cost: SingPost SGD 15, Qxpress SGD 5, Shopee equal.
- Choose Qxpress for margin.
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Should I use Lazada/Shopee for ASEAN shipping?
Only if marketplace share >30% of revenue. Otherwise, direct shipments via Qxpress cheaper.
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