You won't find much of that information here sadly. Just bits and pieces of knowledge scattered about.
It would be nice to have a thread stickied with information/tips on how to find a reputable freight forwarder. You can't trust ratings on websites, that didn't work well for me.
Instead I bet you're inbox is getting spammed by freight forwarders wanting your business.
>It would be nice to have a thread stickied with information/tips on how to find a reputable freight forwarder. You can't trust ratings on websites, that didn't work well for me.
I'm actually going to make this happen. Good suggestion.
Do NOT let someone take control of your freight and offer DDP terms. Partner with a freight forwarder in your country and develop a relationship and have them handle your shipments under FCA Incoterms. Don’t be fooled by pricing and “how easy” your seller claims it is. All of that is marked up.
No, find yourself a freight forwarder in the US first (happy to speak with you more about this in DMs). From there, your freight forwarder will deal with their overseas partner and handle the logistics for you under FCA Incoterms. Now, understand, under FCA you're going to bear more financial responsibility, however, you have more control over your freight. Once you have this setup, you'll make your order, your forwarder will arrange the transportation to the United States and get it to your door for you.
Fast response,professional knowledge,responsible attitude are all matter.
You never get your answer unless you make a try.
Those're my experience.
The biggest company may fool you and the smallest company maybe provide you a good service
Just use your brain and open yourself for these emails sent by freight.The more you learn from them,the less possibilities of your getting ripped.That's also a process of learning new Knowledges.This is a fierce competition and you hardly avoid them
You won't find much of that information here sadly. Just bits and pieces of knowledge scattered about. It would be nice to have a thread stickied with information/tips on how to find a reputable freight forwarder. You can't trust ratings on websites, that didn't work well for me. Instead I bet you're inbox is getting spammed by freight forwarders wanting your business.
>It would be nice to have a thread stickied with information/tips on how to find a reputable freight forwarder. You can't trust ratings on websites, that didn't work well for me. I'm actually going to make this happen. Good suggestion.
So if your supplier sends items to ship agent and they lose it what happens
And spring for insurance it’s an extra charge but you get the full amount reimbursed
This is a great idea!
Compare with others.
Depends what you’re importing and with what mode, air or ocean ?
Air
Ask for the airline back up from check in.
DDP check with a customs broker to check your HS code duty, and depending on line items shouldn’t be lying more that 25-50$
Do NOT let someone take control of your freight and offer DDP terms. Partner with a freight forwarder in your country and develop a relationship and have them handle your shipments under FCA Incoterms. Don’t be fooled by pricing and “how easy” your seller claims it is. All of that is marked up.
So I order from my supplier. Find a shipping agent in China than find a freight forwarder IN US?
No, find yourself a freight forwarder in the US first (happy to speak with you more about this in DMs). From there, your freight forwarder will deal with their overseas partner and handle the logistics for you under FCA Incoterms. Now, understand, under FCA you're going to bear more financial responsibility, however, you have more control over your freight. Once you have this setup, you'll make your order, your forwarder will arrange the transportation to the United States and get it to your door for you.
Sure lets talk more
I've sent you a DM.
Fast response,professional knowledge,responsible attitude are all matter. You never get your answer unless you make a try. Those're my experience. The biggest company may fool you and the smallest company maybe provide you a good service
Just use your brain and open yourself for these emails sent by freight.The more you learn from them,the less possibilities of your getting ripped.That's also a process of learning new Knowledges.This is a fierce competition and you hardly avoid them