The charges of freight forwarding exports usually cover multiple aspects. Firstly, there is the basic freight, which is determined according to the weight, volume, transportation distance, and transportation mode (such as sea transportation, air transportation, etc.) of the goods. For example, sea transportation is charged by container, and the prices of full container load and less than container load are different; air transportation is generally charged by weight or volumetric weight.
Secondly, there are surcharges, such as fuel surcharge, which will fluctuate with the oil price; peak season surcharge, which is charged during the peak transportation season; and port surcharge, which varies according to different ports.
In addition, the customs declaration fee is also a common charging item, used for the customs declaration operation of the goods. If the freight forwarder is required to provide storage services, a storage fee will also be generated, which is calculated according to the storage time and space of the goods. Different freight forwarders have different charging standards, so when choosing, more comparisons should be made to ensure that the charges are transparent and reasonable.
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Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The charges of freight forwarding exports usually cover multiple aspects. Firstly, there is the basic freight, which is determined according to the weight, volume, transportation distance, and transportation mode (such as sea transportation, air transportation, etc.) of the goods. For example, sea transportation is charged by container, and the prices of full container load and less than container load are different; air transportation is generally charged by weight or volumetric weight.
Secondly, there are surcharges, such as fuel surcharge, which will fluctuate with the oil price; peak season surcharge, which is charged during the peak transportation season; and port surcharge, which varies according to different ports.
In addition, the customs declaration fee is also a common charging item, used for the customs declaration operation of the goods. If the freight forwarder is required to provide storage services, a storage fee will also be generated, which is calculated according to the storage time and space of the goods. Different freight forwarders have different charging standards, so when choosing, more comparisons should be made to ensure that the charges are transparent and reasonable.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Generally, there is also a documentation fee, which is used to handle various documents in the transportation process, such as bills of lading, packing lists, etc. The charge is about several hundred yuan, depending on the regulations of the freight forwarder.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Some freight forwarders may charge an operation fee, which is the fee charged for the freight forwarder company to operate the goods transportation process. Different freight forwarders charge differently, and it may be charged per ticket or according to the proportion of the value of the goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the goods require special treatment, such as fumigation, palletizing, etc., there will be a corresponding special treatment fee, and the specific amount depends on the complexity of the treatment.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Sometimes there will be a destination pickup fee, which is the fee charged by the freight forwarder when helping to pick up the goods after they arrive at the destination port, and it is related to the local situation of the destination port.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
There may be a transportation insurance fee. If you entrust the freight forwarder to purchase goods transportation insurance, this fee will be generated and charged according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
There may also be a document amendment fee. If it is necessary to amend the information of transportation documents during the transportation process, the freight forwarder will charge a document amendment fee.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the freight forwarder is required to arrange trailer services to transport the goods from the factory to the port, a trailer fee will be generated, and the fee is related to the transportation distance and vehicle type.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Some freight forwarders will charge an additional special goods handling fee for goods with special specifications such as overweight or overlength.