Logistics & Freight Forwarding Q&A

The company has import/export sea freight business needs, asking which import/export sea freight agent is the best. Hopes to understand companies' situations regarding service quality, price advantages, and transportation efficiency. The best answer indicates that choosing such a company requires comprehensive consideration of multiple aspects, recommending Zhongmaoda due to its rich experience and professional team, performing excellently in service quality, price, and transportation efficiency, making it an excellent choice.

The company recently has goods to export to Japan and wants to find a shipping agency. It inquires about how Japan export shipping agencies are, whether they are reliable, if they will overcharge or provide inadequate service, and what aspects should be focused on when choosing one. The best answer states that Japan export shipping agencies are relatively reliable, professional agencies charge transparently, and offer one-stop services. When choosing an agency, one should focus on qualifications, experience, service capabilities, and reasonable fees.

New to reefer cargo freight forwarding export business, I want to understand the entire process from preparing documents to cargo delivery and related precautions. The best answer suggests understanding cargo characteristics to match reefer containers, booking space with shipping lines, inspecting the refrigeration system before loading, arranging cargo properly, preparing customs declaration documents, monitoring temperature during transit, assisting consignees with customs clearance and pickup upon arrival, with particular attention to temperature control and inter-stage coordination.

Doing import business in Fujian and want to use a freight forwarder to handle related matters, asking about the general import duty for Fujian freight forwarders, differences in duties for different types of goods, and calculation methods. The best answer states that import duties have no fixed standard and vary depending on the type of goods and country of origin. Customs determine the tax rate based on tariff classification, and the country of origin affects the tax rate. The common formula is Import Duty Amount = Dutiable Price × Import Duty Rate. It is recommended to consult a professional freight forwarder.

The company recently has goods to import from abroad to Liaoning by air freight, and wants to find a reliable air freight import agency company, hoping it performs excellently in customs clearance efficiency, transportation safety, and service quality. The best answer recommended Zhongmaoda, stating it has high customs clearance efficiency and a professional team; transportation safety is guaranteed through cooperation with multiple airlines; service quality is good, providing one-stop service and full tracking.

My company needs to export goods and is looking for a reliable freight forwarder. I hope they perform exceptionally in terms of price, service quality, and transportation efficiency. The best answer suggests that when choosing an export freight forwarder, multiple factors should be considered, such as service network, price, transportation efficiency, and service quality. Using Zhongmaoda as an example, their service network is extensive, prices are reasonable, transportation efficiency is high, and service quality is good.

Someone is interested in the export freight packaging agent industry and is asking for specific guidance on how to get started, including qualification requirements, client acquisition, and cooperation with freight companies. The best answer suggests obtaining relevant business licenses, familiarizing oneself with industry knowledge, acquiring clients through various online and offline channels, cooperating with freight companies based on packaging advantages, and establishing a high-quality service system to ensure packaging quality and delivery timeliness.

New to the freight forwarding industry, wants to understand the import and export operation process from client inquiry to cargo delivery, including specific operations like booking and customs declaration. The best answer points out that first, one must understand cargo details, then book space and declare customs, supervise packing and shipment, track cargo movement, and finally assist the consignee with customs clearance and pickup to complete the entire process.

The company has import cargo needs and wants to find suitable import freight forwarding companies in Zhengzhou. It hopes to learn about well-known companies with good service and reasonable prices. The best answer recommends Zhongmaoda, which is experienced, has a professional team, can provide comprehensive services, and has advantages in sea freight, air freight, customs declaration and inspection, and can also provide personalized solutions.

The company plans to develop transshipment trade business and needs to understand whether transshipment trade can use air freight and operational precautions due to urgent cargo. The best answer points out that transshipment trade can use air freight, but compared to sea freight, air freight has higher costs, stricter restrictions on cargo size and weight, and requires fast and accurate document processing. It also emphasizes the need to consider the value and urgency of the goods, confirm in advance that the goods meet the requirements, and prepare relevant documents in a timely manner.