How to choose a freight forwarding company in Lianyungang?

In today's society where information exchange is so fast, freight transportation has become commonplace. Has Lianyungang freight forwarding company emerged? Many Lianyungang freight forwarding companies have also risen in the Lianyungang area. So, how should we choose among so many Lianyungang freight forwarding companies?

1. Choose a reputable Lianyungang freight forwarding company

Verify the other party's business license before shipment, check the non vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) code of the freight forwarding company and the relevant international freight forwarding certificate number approved by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, or the relevant certificate of the national first-class NVOCC agent, as well as the registration time and registered capital (this is basic and necessary)

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2. Freight forwarding companies generally have different levels of freight forwarders, including first level, second level, third level, fourth level, etc. Generally, shipping companies will mainly issue route freight rates and cabin space to first level freight forwarding agents (non vessel operating common carriers). Another type of freight forwarding agent that directly contacts shipping companies is the designated agent of the shipping company, which can provide stable sources of goods for a long time and maintain a good cooperative relationship with the shipping company (similar to first level non vessel operating common carriers). When the first level shipping company agent receives the price of the route, it will distribute it to some subordinate second level freight forwarding companies in a low profit and high sales form. The second level freight forwarding company will send relevant information and freight rates to the third level freight forwarding company, and so on. Therefore, sometimes shippers directly contact the shipping company. When companies apply for prices and cabin spaces, they tend to offer much higher prices than some freight forwarding companies, But choosing a freight forwarding company can also easily lead to problems. If a fourth tier freight forwarding company is found for shipping, the efficiency of solving problems will be quite slow and it is easy to complicate the matter. So when choosing a freight forwarding company, one should choose a reputable first tier freight forwarding company (non vessel operating common carrier).

3. Conditions for choosing a freight forwarder

(1) Firstly, it is necessary to understand which route the company's advantages lie in, which is the main advantageous shipping company, and then understand which route the shipping company takes to the customer's port, the cut-off time, the number of days of navigation, and whether the freight rate is appropriate.

(2) Can the company provide relevant agency customs declaration, trailer and warehouse storage capabilities, so as to have its own customs declaration department and trailer department, so that the entire transportation process can be more properly connected, and in case of any problems in any link, the carrier agency company will be fully responsible.

(3) In fact, whether the freight forwarder understands the mode and development trend of international trade, the flow of goods, etc., such as in highly industrialized countries such as Western Europe, the United States, Canada, and Japan, whether their goods are exported to that country, whether the destination port has special restrictions or requires special relevant certificates for their own enterprise's goods, or what additional fees should be charged for a certain route, can bring convenience to the shipper's estimated cost

(4) Is the pre arranged shipping company a direct ship or does it require transshipment? At which port will the transshipment take place? Can the transshipment be completed on the current ship without container dumping at the transshipment port

(5) For special products, it is necessary to understand whether the freight forwarding company's carrying capacity and service scope can accept some special products, such as chemical products, frozen products, food, dangerous goods, powder and liquid goods, as well as special cabinets, freezers, flatbed cabinets, open top cabinets and other special services (depending on their own enterprise products). Generally, qualified special goods carriers can provide relevant transportation certificates and other documents.

(6) An excellent freight forwarder should be proficient in operating the documents for maritime cargo transportation and ensure that the basic production is correct, clear, and timely. The main maritime documents include bills of lading, ocean bills of lading, manifest, bill of lading, bill of lading, packing list, port receipts, mate receipts, and other related agent processes and steps.

(7) A better freight forwarder should understand customs procedures and port operation processes. In import and export trade, customs clearance is a traditional function of freight forwarders. In the dual relationship between freight forwarders and customs authorities and their clients, the legal position of freight forwarders varies from country to country, but customs agents are usually authorized by the government. Customers should consider whether freight forwarders, as customs agents, have the ability to protect both customers and customs authorities in the process of fulfilling their duties. Freight forwarders have the ability to handle import and export procedures, bonded storage, inland customs clearance, etc. The operational capability of port procedures is very important.

The above is the information compiled by Lianyungang Import Freight Forwarder on how to choose a freight forwarding company and the precautions for choosing a freight forwarder. It is only for reference. If you want to learn more about Lianyungang freight forwarding companies and some freight forwarding tips, you can continue to follow our website, Lianyungang Zhanhang International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. We will provide you with some freight forwarding related tips from time to time.