How It Works with JS Express Delivery
1. Shop Online
Start by selecting your desired items from any US online store. Once you’ve made your choice, proceed to the checkout but instead of entering your own address, you’ll use ours.
2. Place Your Order
- For Air Shipping: Navigate to our website and go to the ‘Air Shipping’ section. Here, you’ll provide us with the link to your selected item. Our system calculates the cost based on $13.99 – $16.99 per kilogram, considering both volumetric and actual weight.
- For Ocean Shipping: Visit our ‘Ocean Shipping’ page. You’ll need to provide details or links to the items you wish to ship. The cost is $30 per cubic foot or $1080 per cubic meter, with special rates for bulk shipments.
3. Create a Shipping Account
If you’re a new customer, you’ll need to set up a shipping account with us. This account will help you manage your orders, track shipments, and receive personalized service updates.
4. Purchase and Pickup
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Air Shipping: We handle the purchase from the US retailer. The weekly cutoff for air shipments is every Monday at 5 PM EAT, with shipments departing the USA on Thursday.
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Ocean Shipping: For ocean freight, we’ll pick up your items in our warehouse every other Saturday. The monthly cutoff is the third Friday of the month, with containers loading on the last Friday.
5. Shipping Process
- Air Shipping: Your goods will be shipped via air, taking approximately 7-14 business days to reach Ethiopia, not including weekends and holidays.
- Ocean Shipping: Ocean shipping takes longer, with a journey time of 60-75 days from departure to delivery in Ethiopia.
6. Tracking and Updates
Once your items are on their way, we provide you with tracking information. You’ll receive regular updates via email regarding the status of your shipment, from departure to arrival.
7. Delivery
- Air Shipping: Upon arrival in Addis, you can either pick up your package for free at our office or opt for our JS Express Delivery service to your doorstep.
- Ocean Shipping: Delivery will be coordinated once the container arrives in Ethiopia, with options for assisted delivery or self-pickup depending on your arrangement.