How much are the fees for the agency of sea freight export business in Zhanjiang?
I would like to know approximately how much it costs to have an agency handle the sea freight export business in Zhanjiang. I have a batch of goods ready to be exported by sea from Zhanjiang. I haven't dealt with this before and don't know the charging situation for an agency to handle the relevant business. Is it charged according to the weight or volume of the goods, or are there other charging standards? I hope friends who know can explain in detail so that I can have an idea. Thank you.
Professional consultant answers
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the fees of the agency of sea freight export business in Zhanjiang, which are affected by various factors. Firstly, regarding the type of goods, if they are ordinary goods, the charges are relatively low; if they are dangerous goods, due to the high requirements for transportation and operation, the fees will increase. Secondly, the weight and volume of the goods also determine the fees. Generally, it is charged by weight ton or measurement ton, and the larger one is taken. In addition, the transportation distance affects the fees. The farther the distance, the higher the fees. There are also additional fees, such as document fees, booking fees, THC (Terminal Handling Charge), etc. Taking Zhongshitong as an example, for the agency of sea freight export of ordinary goods, the basic fees may range from several hundred to several thousand yuan, and the overall fees need to be calculated based on the specific goods and transportation requirements.
It is recommended that you contact the agency company and provide detailed goods information and transportation needs, so that you can get an accurate quotation.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The fees are also related to the shipping schedule. The prices are higher in the peak season and relatively cheaper in the off-season. In addition, the charges are different for different ports of departure and destination ports. It is still necessary to communicate with the agent specifically.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Some agents charge agency fees as a percentage of the value of the goods. If the value of the goods is high, the agency fees may be a little more. You can negotiate this percentage with the agent.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
It also depends on whether additional services such as customs declaration and certificate of origin are needed to be handled by the agent. These will all incur fees. For example, the customs declaration fee is generally several hundred yuan.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
If the goods require special packaging, such as reinforced packaging, the packaging fees will also increase. This part of the fees depends on the actual packaging materials and labor costs.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The difficulty of loading and unloading the goods also affects the fees. If the loading and unloading are troublesome, there may be additional loading and unloading fees, which need to be evaluated specifically.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
If telex release is required, there will be a telex release fee. Different agents charge differently, generally ranging from dozens to hundreds of yuan.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Some agents also charge some miscellaneous fees, such as handling fees. However, generally, they are not too much. You need to make it clear specifically.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If it is a LCL (Less than Container Load) export, there will also be LCL fees, including warehouse receiving fees, etc. These all need to be considered.