Hong Kong is an important international logistics hub in Asia, and the international express delivery industry is extremely developed here. Whether you are sending items to anywhere in the world or sending items back to Hong Kong from overseas, there are many well-known express companies that provide professional and efficient services. Below we will compare the major international express delivery companies in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Post, UPS, DHL, FedEx and SF Express, etc., from the aspects of service scope, timeliness, price and other aspects, to help you choose the most suitable express delivery method.
As a postal agency operated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hongkong Post enjoys extensive network coverage locally. In addition to providing local surface mail and express delivery services, Hong Kong Post also provides Speedpost international express delivery service, which can send mail to more than 190 destinations around the world.
Hong Kong Post Speedpost international express service covers most countries and regions in the world, and it can be said that it goes all over the world. However, compared with professional express delivery companies, Hong Kong Post cannot provide the fastest delivery option for every destination.
Hong Kong Post Speedpost shipping time varies depending on the destination. Taking shipments to neighboring areas as an example, it takes about 2-3 days to arrive in Shenzhen, 3-4 days to Beijing, and 3-4 days to Singapore. It usually takes about 5-7 days to send items to long-distance areas such as Europe and the United States. Generally speaking, the timeliness performance is average, slower than that of professional express delivery companies.
Take shipping from Hong Kong to Taiwan as an example. Hong Kong Post’s Speedpost express service will send 0.5kg parcels to Taiwan with tracking function. The shipping fee is only HK$226. The estimated delivery time is for 1-3 working days.
| Service | Postage | Estimated delivery time (working days) |
| Express Mail Service | HK $226 | 1 - 3 (major cities) |
| Airmail package | HK 336 | 6 - 9 |
| Surface mail package | HK 280 | 5 - 9 weeks |
*The latest price is subject to the price on the Hongkong Post official website</p >
United Parcel Service, referred to asUPS) This American express company has a huge operating network around the world and is world-famous. It also has multiple operating points in Hong Kong, providing comprehensive international/local express and logistics services.
UPS's service network covers more than 220 countries and regions around the world, far exceeding Hong Kong Post. No matter where you need to send your shipment, UPS can basically deliver it.
The delivery time depends on the destination. Generally, the delivery time using UPS Expedited is 4 - 8 working days. UPS Express Saver will be faster, estimated 3 -  ; Delivery to destination within 5 working days.
UPS international express prices will vary depending on the destination, timeliness level and shipment weight. Generally speaking, the freight is relatively expensive. However, through the exclusive UPS discount provided by the international express price platform Fuuffy, you can enjoy a shipping discount of up to 70%.
Take express delivery from Hong Kong to Taiwan as an example. The shipping fee for sending 0.5kg from Hong Kong to Taiwan is only HK$204, allowing you to save a lot Freight expenses. Fuuffy Cargo Express provides exclusive preferential channels for many well-known express delivery brands such as UPS and FedEx. No matter which country and region you need to send, you can get it at a very affordable price. Deliver the goods safely and quickly at the lowest price, achieving significant cost reduction and efficiency improvement in international transportation.
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The third largest international express companyDHL It has been developing in Hong Kong for many years and its red brand is well known. DHL has a leading route network around the world and can provide comprehensive and reliable express services.
DHL Express's international express services cover more than 220 countries and regions around the world, and its service scope is almost the same as UPS.
DHL's general delivery time is 4 - 8 working days. The time varies depending on the country. The fastest delivery time is 4 days.
DHL freight will be a little more expensive than UPS. Taking express delivery from Hong Kong to Taiwan as an example, the freight for 0.5kg is HK 288.
Federal Express, referred to as FedEx is the world's second largest express delivery company. It has been operating in Hong Kong for many years and is ranked among the top express delivery companies along with UPS and DHL.
FedEx's international express network covers more than 220 countries and regions, and its service scope is comparable to UPS, DHL and other companies.
Fedex's general delivery time is 4 - 8 working days. The time varies depending on the country. The fastest delivery time is 4 days.
Just like other express delivery companies, FedEx shipping rates vary greatly with different product grades, destinations and weights. Fedex has higher shipping costs than the other two express delivery companies and is suitable for sending food, cosmetics and skin care products. The shipping fee for express delivery from Hong Kong to Taiwan is HK 690 for 0.5kg.
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SF Express not only has a huge transportation network at home and abroad, but is also well-known for its local express delivery services in Hong Kong. In fact, SF Express also provides international express products for the Hong Kong market.
SF Express's international express network currently covers more than 60 countries and regions in Asia, North America, and Europe. The service scope is wider than that of local brands in Hong Kong, but compared with international giants such as DHL and UPS, there is still a certain gap.
The main international express products launched by SF Express in Hong Kong include:
Overall, although SF Express's international timeliness is not as good as that of top express delivery companies such as DHL and FedEx, it is better than other domestic brands. Especially between Hong Kong and major cities in the Mainland, its timeliness performance is remarkable.
Take a 2-kilogram standard small parcel from Hong Kong to Beijing as an example. SF Express's special small parcel costs about HK$250, and International Express's express package costs about HK$450. Sending items of the same weight to Los Angeles costs about HK$340 for a small package and about HK$650 for an express package via International Express.
If there are no special time requirements, you can choose SF Express's special small package or American Express's special service to achieve a very good price/performance ratio.
Whether you focus on timeliness, service scope, or price considerations, I believe you can find the best choice here. Of course, for specific business, you need to check the latest quotation of the express company and consider it based on the actual situation. As for local and domestic express delivery services, Hong Kong also has many brands worth choosing. Interested readers can also learn more.
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