Amazon, 1688 and AliExpress are all cross-border e-commerce platforms, and they have some differences in delivery:

1. Differences in platform positioning:

- Amazon: The world's largest e-commerce platform, known for its high-quality products and rigorous merchant review, focusing on product quality and brand image.

- 1688: The largest wholesale market in China, characterized by low prices, rich product variety and convenient procurement process, mainly targeting domestic merchants and cross-border e-commerce sellers.

- AliExpress: Alibaba's cross-border export e-commerce platform, characterized by low prices, rich product variety and fast delivery, mainly for overseas consumers.

2. Differences in delivery methods:

- Amazon: Sellers can choose to ship by themselves or use Amazon FBA (overseas warehouse) service. For self-delivery, it should be noted that Amazon has strict requirements on the seller's delivery speed and logistics services to ensure a good user experience.

- 1688: Mainly domestic delivery, the delivery speed is relatively fast. Since the 1688 platform is mainly wholesale, sellers need to pay attention to the stability of supply and inventory management.

- AliExpress: Support global delivery, you can choose the appropriate logistics method according to the order quantity and weight, such as air transport, sea transport, express delivery, etc. AliExpress also pays attention to delivery speed and logistics service quality.

3. Differences in logistics timeliness:

- Amazon: Due to the large number of Amazon global sites, the delivery timeliness of self-delivery is longer, usually 7-15 days or even longer. The logistics timeliness of using FBA service is relatively fast, but the cost is higher.

- 1688: Domestic delivery logistics timeliness is faster, usually 3-5 days to arrive. However, for export orders, due to factors such as customs declaration and transportation, the logistics timeliness may be longer.

- AliExpress: Depending on different logistics methods and destinations, the logistics timeliness varies. Generally speaking, air and express delivery have shorter delivery times, while sea transportation has longer delivery times.

4. Cost differences:

- Amazon: Self-delivery costs include freight, commissions, refunds, etc., and FBA costs include storage fees, delivery fees, fines, etc. The specific costs are calculated based on factors such as the weight, size and destination of the goods.

- 1688: Mainly delivers domestically, the freight is relatively low, but you need to pay attention to the volume and weight restrictions of the goods.

- AliExpress: The logistics costs vary depending on the weight, volume and destination of the order. In addition, tariffs, customs clearance and other fees need to be considered.

In general, the differences in delivery between Amazon, 1688 and AliExpress are mainly reflected in platform positioning, delivery methods, logistics timeliness and costs. Sellers can choose the appropriate platform and delivery method based on their own products and market demand.