There are more and more international freight forwarders now. We don‘t know how to choose. Some people even think it‘s unnecessary to cooperate with international freight forwarders. Xiaobian thinks this is a misunderstanding caused by everyone‘s ignorance of its importance. Let‘s understand it.

1. Consulting staff

International freight forwarders are familiar with international business activities, are proficient in various transportation management businesses, understand the relevant work around the world, and have correct and timely information and data sources. They can provide clear and detailed advice to the client on the packaging, storage, loading, unloading and care of goods, transportation service mode and transportation technical route of goods.

2. Communication control

Freight forwarders have a wide range of business relations, which can maintain the relationship between the two sides of cargo transportation, the effective communication between cargo transportation relations and enterprises, and have the right to track and control the whole process of cargo transportation

3. Reduce cost

International Freight Forwarders master the market situation of cargo transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading and insurance, and have long-term, close and friendly cooperative relations with freight forwarders, warehouse keepers, ports, airports, stations, freight yard operators and insurance companies. Through the efforts of international freight forwarders, they can choose the best freight transportation route.

4. Professional services

The teaching work of freight forwarders in the international community is to use the students‘ professional theoretical knowledge and experience in management to provide the client with services for the contracting, delivery, assembly, centralized transportation, unloading and delivery of goods, accept the entrustment of the client, and handle the formalities of insurance, customs, commodity inspection, sanitary inspection, animal and plant inspection, import and export trade control of relevant goods.

5. Fund management

Relying on the strength and reputation of international freight forwarders, providing cost, tax guarantee or risk guarantee to carriers, warehouse keepers, loading and unloading operators, banks and customs authorities can help clients finance funds, reduce capital occupation and improve capital utilization efficiency.

The above is about the importance of international freight forwarders. Whether it is the first or second generation, good price and service are the key. A good freight forwarder can help you deal with many problems and troublesome things. After all, there are academic priorities and technical specialties.