Our Network
Our Carrier & Consolidation Network
Capacity we buy across international express, postal and consolidator networks — and how we match it to your shipment.
How we work with carriers
Alicarrier is a sourcing and consolidation operator, not a carrier. We hold accounts with express carriers and postal networks, work with consolidation partners on volume lanes, and buy capacity lane by lane rather than reselling one carrier's product. That is why we can put a 0.5 kg parcel on an economy postal lane and a 30 kg urgent shipment on express air in the same week without either one being wrong for you.
Where a shipment has special characteristics — batteries, magnets, liquids, or branded and replica goods — we screen acceptance قبل booking, because the acceptance rules differ by carrier and by destination country. A rejected parcel costs far more than a slower one.
International Express
International Express
Time-critical, high-value and deadline-bound shipments where tracking and speed outweigh cost.
DHL Express
International ExpressThe world's backbone for time-critical international express and the default choice for high-value cargo.
الأفضل لـ
- Time-sensitive luxury and replica goods
- High-value electronics with declared value
- Urgent B2C orders with a firm deadline
- Documents and samples that must arrive fast
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United States | 10–16 business days |
| United Kingdom | 6–12 business days |
| European Union | 6–15 business days |
| الشرق الأوسط | 6–12 business days |
UPS
International ExpressReliable air and ground solutions with strong North American coverage and competitive landed cost.
الأفضل لـ
- Bulk apparel and sportswear orders
- Cost-effective USA and Canada routes
- Electronics shipped with declared value
- Multi-parcel consignments to the same destination
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United States | 6–12 business days |
| كندا | 7–10 business days |
| United Kingdom | 6–18 business days |
| European Union | 6–15 business days |
FedEx
International ExpressPriority air freight with industry-leading tracking, best suited to USA, Canada and Asia-Pacific lanes.
الأفضل لـ
- Premium apparel and sneakers
- Insured luxury goods
- North America priority routes
- Shipments where end-to-end tracking matters
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United States | 6–12 business days |
| كندا | 7–12 business days |
| United Kingdom | 6–12 business days |
| Japan | 3–7 business days |
Postal & Consolidator Networks
Postal & Consolidator Networks
Cost-efficient B2C volume where the parcel is light and the buyer is not waiting.
China Post / EMS
Postal & Consolidator NetworksChina's national postal operator and a Universal Postal Union member — the origin network behind most low-cost international e-packet export, with EMS covering heavier and higher-value postal shipments.
الأفضل لـ
- Small parcels under 2 kg
- Price-sensitive dropshipping orders
- Non-urgent B2C e-commerce shipments
- Documents and light samples
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United States | 12–15 business days |
| United Kingdom | 12–15 business days |
| European Union | 12–15 business days |
| EMS priority tier | 7–12 business days |
4PX / YunExpress Line-Haul
Postal & Consolidator NetworksChina-origin consolidator networks that hub through Hong Kong and overseas sorting centres, combining air line-haul with local last-mile for cost-efficient B2C volume.
الأفضل لـ
- Mid-range B2C parcels where cost matters
- Multi-destination orders from one supplier
- Weight bands between 0.5–30 kg
- Sellers consolidating across several SKUs
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United States | 8–15 business days |
| United Kingdom | 7–12 business days |
| European Union | 8–15 business days |
| جنوب شرق آسيا | 4–8 business days |
European Last-Mile
European Last-Mile Delivery
Consumer-facing final mile in Europe, chosen for delivery experience rather than speed alone.
DPD / GLS
European Last-MileEurope's leading parcel networks, with deep EU depot coverage and the strongest consumer last-mile experience in Germany, France and the Benelux markets.
الأفضل لـ
- Apparel and sneakers into the EU
- Bulk consignments to Germany and France
- Orders needing parcel-shop and doorstep options
- Consumer returns within the European Union
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| ألمانيا | 6–12 business days |
| فرنسا | 6–12 business days |
| Poland / Czechia | 8–13 business days |
| United Kingdom | 6–12 business days |
Evri
European Last-MileFormerly Hermes and one of the UK's largest parcel networks, with extensive domestic reach and parcel-shop delivery that suits high-volume e-commerce sellers.
الأفضل لـ
- UK domestic final-mile delivery
- Apparel, shoes and accessories
- High-volume e-commerce orders
- Economy parcels under 15 kg
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6–12 business days |
| UK domestic standard | 2–3 business days |
| Next-day option | Available on request |
| Parcel shops | 7,000+ nationwide |
Royal Mail
European Last-MileThe UK's national postal service and Universal Postal Union member, offering Tracked and Signed options that suit sensitive goods and UK rural addresses.
الأفضل لـ
- Small parcels and documents to the UK
- Tracked 48 and Tracked 24 service levels
- Signed-for delivery on sensitive goods
- UK rural and remote addresses
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6–12 business days |
| Tracked 48 | 2–3 business days |
| Tracked 24 | 1–2 business days |
| UK post offices | 11,500+ |
Middle East Last-Mile
Middle East & Gulf Last-Mile
GCC and Levant delivery networks, including duty-paid door-to-door service.
The Gulf's dominant express and logistics operator, with road and air networks across the GCC, Egypt and the Levant.
الأفضل لـ
- UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar deliveries
- Egypt and Levant destinations
- Duty-paid door-to-door shipments
- Business samples meeting clients in the Gulf
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 6–12 business days |
| Saudi Arabia | 7–14 business days |
| Egypt | 8–15 business days |
| Qatar / Kuwait | 7–13 business days |
Emirates Post
Middle East Last-MileThe UAE national postal operator and UPU member, covering the Emirates with economical parcel rates and customs-cleared delivery.
الأفضل لـ
- Cost-sensitive parcels to the UAE
- Business documents and light samples
- Orders where value does not justify express
- Replenishment stock to regional buyers
Transit from Guangzhou
| الوجهة | Door to door |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 8–15 business days |
| Saudi Arabia | 9–16 business days |
| UAE domestic | 1–2 business days |
| Weight band | Up to 30 kg |
Channel Orchestration
We Choose the Channel, Not Just the Price
The cheapest quote is not always the cheapest shipment. A route that looks 20% cheaper can cost more once a parcel is held, re-labelled, or refused at the border. Our job is to price the whole journey, not just the first leg.
01
We screen the cargo first
Batteries, magnets, liquids, powders and branded or replica goods are accepted on different terms by different carriers. We check acceptance before we quote, so a parcel is never refused after it has left the warehouse.
02
We price the whole journey
Freight, destination VAT, duty and last-mile surcharges are calculated together, so the number you approve is the number the recipient pays. No surprise duty bills at the door.
03
We say which channel and why
Every quote states the carrier, the service level and the expected transit window. If a cheaper lane would cost you three extra days, or a faster one would exceed your budget, we tell you the trade-off instead of quietly taking it.
Which Channel Fits
Typical Channel by Cargo Profile
This is the decision framework we use every day. It is a starting point — your quote is built from your actual cartons.
| Cargo profile | Weight band | Usual channel | Indicative transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent, high-value, or deadline-bound | Any | إكسبريس — DHL, UPS, FedEx | 6–16 business days |
| Light, low-value B2C parcel | Under 2 kg | Postal / e-packet | 12–15 business days |
| Mid-weight B2C volume | 2–30 kg | Consolidator line-haul — air hub + local sort | 7–15 business days |
| Bulk, non-urgent, price-led | 30 kg–1 CBM | سواء كانت شحنة LCL with air upgrade option | 25–45 business days |
| Bulk, full container | 1–20 CBM | سواء كان FCL | 25–40 business days |
| EU consumer order needing a good delivery experience | Under 30 kg | EU last-mile — DPD, GLS, Evri, Royal Mail | 6–13 business days |
| Replenishment stock to a warehouse | Pallet / carton | Sea or air freight, duty-paid or buyer-pay | Quoted per lane |
الأسئلة الشائعة
Before You Choose a Channel
Postal or express — which is cheaper?
Postal networks are almost always the cheapest option for parcels under 2 kg, but transit runs 12–15 business days against 6–12 for express. We route on weight, value and deadline, not on carrier brand alone.
How is my landed cost calculated across carriers?
Landed cost combines freight, duty and destination VAT. EU import VAT applies from the first cent with no duty relief below €150, while UK VAT is collected at checkout with duty relief up to £135. Our quotes itemise each component.
Do all carriers accept sensitive or restricted goods?
No. Battery-powered items, magnetic goods, liquids and branded or replica products are subject to different acceptance rules per carrier and per country. We screen sensitive cargo before booking to avoid customs holds or carrier rejection.
How do you calculate volumetric weight?
We bill on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight: length × width × height in cm, divided by 6000. Oversized lightweight cartons often cost more than their scale weight suggests — ask us to run the calculation before you book.
What if my shipment is held by customs?
Most holds are documentation gaps: an incorrect HS code, a missing commercial invoice value, or a product description that does not match the invoice. We resolve these directly with the carrier and the destination broker, and we keep you informed rather than going quiet.
Can you ship my goods under a non-disclosure agreement?
Yes. We operate under NDA and our client and factory details are never disclosed to suppliers or carriers. Your brand, your factory, your customers.
Which carrier will you use for my shipment?
Tell us your destination, cargo profile and deadline — we will match you to the best channel and rate within 2 hours, and we will tell you which carrier we selected.
Not sure which channel fits your cargo?
Send us your destination, carton dimensions and deadline. We will come back with the carrier we would use, the transit window and the landed cost — in one quote you can actually plan around.