Share the successful experience of choosing a shipping agent - the core experience of insiders (Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls)

Beware of the pitfall of "all-inclusive price": many of the low-priced all-inclusive freight that look particularly cheap are suspicious. Often the price is low, and when you arrive at the destination, they will charge you high storage fees, operation fees and so on to make up the money. Therefore, when looking for a freight forwarder, they must be required to list all the charges in the United States clearly and not vaguely.

Inspection is very common, and the key is to deal with it: import and export goods are randomly checked by the customs, which is actually quite normal. A reliable freight forwarder will tell you honestly that although the inspection is random, it is part of the process. What you need to see is whether the cooperative freight forwarder has a mature coping mechanism - whether it can follow up the inspection progress in time, whether there are smooth communication channels to solve problems quickly, and whether there is enough experience to release the goods as soon as possible.

You can trust it, but you also need to verify it: whether you cooperate with a large company or a small agent, you have to keep an eye on it. For large companies, check whether they have NVOCC qualification (no ship carrier qualification), which is an important proof of compliance operation. If it is a small and medium-sized agent, ask them to provide the customs declaration bank license of the American partner directly, and verify it carefully to ensure safety and reliability.

Not only transporting goods, but also managing the supply chain: a really good agent not only helps you deliver goods, but also helps you with warehousing planning, inventory management, consolidation optimization and other value-added services according to your sales data with professionalism and experience. Let them become important helpers in your supply chain, so that the business can be smoother.