Shipping plays a major role in customer satisfaction, delivery speed, and seller workload.
Kingston Express offers multiple shipping options — including a full-service dispatchment program where we store, pack, and deliver your products for you.

This guide explains all seller shipping options, with clear focus on Dispatched by Kingston Express, our recommended dispatchment solution.

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Overview: Shipping Options Available to Sellers #

As a seller, you may offer one or more of the following:

1. Dispatched by Kingston Express
2. Seller-Managed Delivery
3. Courier Shipping (Third-Party)
4. Store Pickup
5. International Shipping (if enabled)

📌 You choose the options that fit your business.

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1. Dispatched by Kingston Express (Full Dispatchment Program) #

Dispatched by Kingston Express is our in-house dispatchment program.
When you choose this option, Kingston Express stores your products in our dispatchment centers and handles order processing and delivery from start to finish.

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How Dispatched by Kingston Express Works #

1. You send your products to a Kingston Express dispatchment center
2. Kingston Express securely stores and manages your inventory
3. When a customer places an order:
   • We pick the item
   • Pack it professionally
   • Deliver it to the customer
4. Kingston Express manages:
   • Delivery logistics
   • Tracking updates
   • Reliable delivery experience

📦 You focus on selling — we handle dispatchment.

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What Kingston Express Handles for You #

✔ Inventory storage
✔ Order picking and packing
✔ Local and islandwide delivery
✔ Delivery coordination and tracking
✔ Dispatchment reliability and consistency

🚚 No drivers or couriers needed from you.

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Benefits for Sellers #

✔ Faster and more reliable deliveries
✔ Reduced seller workload
✔ Professional handling standards
✔ Increased customer trust
✔ Easier scaling as your business grows

⭐ Products dispatchment by Kingston Express often perform better.

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What Customers See #

Customers will clearly see:

• “Dispatched by Kingston Express” label
• Clear delivery timelines
• Trusted marketplace delivery

🛒 This increases confidence and conversion at checkout.

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Best For Sellers Who: #

✔ Want hands-off delivery
✔ Sell frequently or at volume
✔ Don’t want to manage logistics
✔ Want consistent delivery quality
✔ Plan to scale their business

📌 This is the recommended shipping option for most sellers.

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2. Seller-Managed Delivery #

You handle delivery using your own driver or delivery method.

You are responsible for: #

• Delivery timing
• Delivery fees
• Customer coordination

⚠️ More control, but more effort and risk.

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3. Courier Shipping (Third-Party) #

You ship orders using an external courier service.

Best for: #

• Occasional deliveries
• Sellers outside major cities
• Special delivery requirements

📦 Courier performance may vary.

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4. Store Pickup #

Customers collect orders directly from your location.

Works best when: #

• You have a fixed pickup point
• Customers are nearby
• You want zero delivery fees

🏪 Pickup requires clear instructions and operating hours.

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5. International Shipping (Optional) #

If enabled:

• Products are shipped internationally
• Delivery times are longer
• Customs duties may apply

🌍 Only enable if you are prepared to manage international logistics.

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Shipping Options Comparison #

Option	Inventory Stored By	Who Delivers	Seller Effort
Dispatched by Kingston Express	Kingston Express	Kingston Express	⭐ Low
Seller-Managed Delivery	Seller	Seller	⭐⭐⭐ High
Courier Shipping	Seller	Courier	⭐⭐ Medium
Pickup	Seller	Customer	⭐ Low
International	Seller	Courier	⭐⭐⭐ High

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Common Seller Shipping Mistakes #

❌ Trying to manage logistics alone at scale
❌ Offering delivery options you can’t support
❌ Undercharging for shipping
❌ Not using Dispatched by Kingston Express when eligible

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Best Practices for Sellers #

✔ Use Dispatched by Kingston Express for reliability and scale
✔ Keep inventory levels accurate
✔ Communicate clearly for pickup orders
✔ Review shipping settings regularly

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Final Tip #

If you want reliable delivery, less stress, and easier growth,
Dispatched by Kingston Express is the most efficient shipping option available to sellers on the platform 🚚📦