How To Choose Freight Forwarders?

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In the process of sending and receiving goods from abroad, companies in the United States often need to choose freight forwarders or NVOCC (NVOOC) seriously, which is a complex process in itself.

Al Redlhammer, President of Seariders company, puts forward the following points on this issue: as a foreign trade company, you can refer to it.

1. examine the license of the FMC.

Confirm that the NVOCC or freight forwarder has the business license issued by the US Federal Maritime Commission.

The license number should appear on the head, invoice or business card of the company's letterhead.

2. experience determines everything.

Although the new NVOCC is also likely to provide good services.

But years of experience in the shipping industry often indicate that the company can win customer satisfaction for a long time.

3. it is important to know the geographical coverage of NVOCC.

The NVOCC shall own its own delivery at the expected delivery point.

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Department or agent.

This shows that they are familiar with the delivery point and the local market.

4. require pportation.

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Many NVOCC have standard forms for customers to fill in.

The form can provide the basic information of the goods.

Written instructions are essential.

Oral instructions are not worth a word.

5. require written quotation.

If it is not written in the NVOCC's price list, the written quotation quoted by the customer may be rejected.

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Before delivery, you should ask for quotation confirmation.

6. check the coverage of NVOCC.

To ensure that the carrier's insurance includes compensation for the loss or damage of the goods to the consignor.

7. ensure that NVOCC staff understand their responsibilities.

These things are all talk on paper. In this society, anything can be faked, only sincerity is not forged. I believe that there is sincerity in the world.