DHL Express Russia and eBay have signed a new partnership to support Russian retailers exporting their goods and help them make delivery to overseas customers easier, faster and more profitable.
As part of the partnership, DHL Express logistics services are integrated into the seller’s personal account on eBaymag.com platform, which is a special service for exporters from Russia and Eastern Europe. Russian exporting retailers on eBay also benefit from special terms for the delivery of goods to 220 countries within the shortest possible time: 1-2 days to Europe, 2-3 days to the USA, China and Australia.
The service enables retailers to post goods simultaneously on eight eBay websites in different countries in a matter of minutes. All the information on goods is automatically translated into ten languages and the prices are set in the local currency.
According to research by DHL Express, about 20% of exporting retailers from Russia and Emerging Europe used the option of express delivery on the eBay platform at least once last year and 11% regularly use this option. In Russia, the figures are 17% and 10% respectively. At the same time, introducing express delivery option might increase the average basket value by 70%.
“Being the world leader in logistics and express delivery we have extensive expertise and unique tools which are necessary for entrepreneurs striving to enter global markets. We are pleased to provide access to our services for vendors working on one of the world’s largest commercial platforms thanks to our partnership with eBay and ensure fast and reliable delivery of Russian goods to shoppers all over the world. Express delivery by DHL alongside with innovative solutions for international e-commerce will let Russian entrepreneurs serve their overseas customers at the same level as if they had their own representative offices around the world,” Anna Klinskova, Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, DHL Express Russia, said.
“Logistics is the traditional sticking point for exporters. Over the last few years, our team has made a lot of efforts to help Russian retailers enter foreign markets easier and faster. Due to our collaboration with DHL Express the Russian office of eBay implemented the first integration of the logistics provider on our marketplace platform. Streamlined registration process and goods shipment overseas will enable our vendors to offer their best service to foreign shoppers, which means getting more new orders and developing their business on our platform. Such partnerships are strategic to promote Russian exports the potential of which we estimate to grow tenfold,” Ilya Kretov, General Manager, eBay Russia and Emerging Europe, said.
DHL Express serves over 6,000 towns and cities across Russia through a network of over 150 offices and a fleet of over 950 commercial vehicles. A dedicated air fleet connects DHL Express Russia with the rest of the international DHL network, transporting around 32 tons of cargo daily.
