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Getting your package delivered across the Philippines shouldn’t take a week—yet for many businesses and consumers in Visayas and Mindanao, long delivery lead times remain a challenge.

Delivery Courier Options in the Philippines

The logistics and courier delivery industry in the Philippines is usually divided into two main types of services: standard shipping and on-demand shipping.

Standard Shipping

Leading players include LBC, J&T, Ninja Van, Flash Express, 2GO, and JRS Express. These companies offer standard lead times and have the capability to handle inter-island deliveries from Manila to Visayas and Mindanao. Standard shipping is typically more cost-effective for heavier items, with pricing based on weight and distance.

On-Demand Shipping

On-demand shipping services focus on same-day delivery within specific locations. These services are generally faster than standard shipping, utilizing couriers within proximity for quicker fulfillment. Pricing may involve a flat rate and/or per-mile fee.

Sources: Shipmates

What Filipino Consumers Care About Delivery Services

Consumer preferences heavily shape the success of e-commerce and delivery services. The top two factors influencing online purchases in the Philippines are:

• 60.9% of consumers prioritize free delivery.
• 51.2% of consumers prefer cash on delivery.

Sources: We Are Social & Meltwater (Datareportal), Parcel Monitor

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Underrated Factor that Truly Matters to Customers

Customers now demand faster, more reliable delivery options. A Flying Tigers Express survey of online buyers and sellers identified key preferences:

Top 3 Factors Consumers Consider When Receiving Orders:

• 8 out of 10 respondents prioritize fast delivery.
• 8 out of 10 respondents value careful handling of packages.

Delivery Speed Preferences:

• 8 out of 10 respondents prefer the fastest available shipping option.

The Delivery Problem in Visayas and Mindanao

Despite the delivery courier options, E-commerce deliveries to Visayas and Mindanao can take up to a week, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and operational challenges for businesses as mentioned below:

Key Challenges of Long Delivery Lead Times:

1. Customer Dissatisfaction & Lost Sales – Slow deliveries frustrate customers, leading to order cancellations or switching to competitors.
2. Inventory Management Issues – Businesses face stockouts or overstocking due to unpredictable delivery times.
3. Competitive Disadvantage – Companies unable to keep up with fast shipping standards risk losing market share.
4. Cash Flow Constraints – Delayed deliveries mean businesses pay for goods upfront but experience revenue lags.
5. Operational Disruptions – Delays slow down decision-making and increase risks of damage to fragile goods, adding extra costs.

If you're experiencing this, Flying Tiger Express is here to help.

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More Faster Domestic Cargo Shipping with Flying Tigers Express

At Flying Tigers Express, we provide Same Day and Next Day inter-island delivery, ensuring faster and more accessible shipping for businesses and consumers in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

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Why Choose Flying Tigers Express?

1. Speed: For our Same Day Delivery option, shipments booked in the morning may arrive in Cebu by afternoon or latest evening (Same Day Delivery).
2. Convenience: Our door-to-door delivery eliminates wait times. Simply book online at www.flyingtigers.express.
3. Scalability: We handle both small parcels and bulk deliveries, including recent 1-ton Next Day Deliveries for routes like Manila to Cagayan de Oro and Manila to Cebu.

Service Area Coverage:

Did you know that we do long distance SAME DAY AND NEXT DAY DELIVERY (up to 1000 kilometers within the Philippines) within these routes?
Metro Manila ↔ Key cities in Visayas routes (Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Bohol)
Metro Manila ↔ Key cities in Mindanao routes (Davao, CDO, Zamboanga, Dipolog, Dapitan)
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With Flying Tigers Express, your shipments move as fast as your business!
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Isang tulog lang! Book now at www.flyingtigers.express

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