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Looking for a reliable import agency company, but I don't know where to find one. Do you guys have any recommendations?

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Our company has import business recently. We haven't cooperated with an import agency company before. We are worried about being ripped off and want to find a reliable import agency company. But we don't know where to find a reliable one. Should we look through online platforms, offline exhibitions, or referrals from friends? Do any friends who have cooperated before can share their experiences? In which areas are reliable import agency companies usually concentrated? Or what are the more common judgment criteria?

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Jennifer Wang
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0

Market development consultantConsult

To find a reliable import agency company, you can start from the following aspects. First, online platforms are a good way. For example, on some well-known business service platforms, you can view information of many agency companies and also see customer reviews. However, you need to pay attention to screening and exclude the possibility of fake reviews. Second, offline exhibitions are also good. For example, import and export related exhibitions like the Canton Fair, where you can directly communicate with agency companies face to face and intuitively understand their scale and professionalism. Referrals from friends are also relatively reliable. Through word of mouth, you can quickly lock onto reliable companies. In addition, in terms of judgment criteria, look at the company's qualifications, such as whether it has relevant industry certificates, business years, etc.; look at the service scope, whether it covers the agency services for the imported products you need; look at the case experience, abundant cases indicate its strong ability to handle complex situations. For example, Zhongshitong has been in business for many years, has a wide service scope and rich cases, and is deeply trusted by customers.

In short, by investigating through multiple channels and making comprehensive judgments, you can find a reliable import agency company.

Joseph Zhou
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Senior foreign trade managerConsult

Generally, there are more resources of import agency companies in coastal cities, such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc. After all, import and export businesses are frequent there and the competition is fierce, which prompts companies to improve their service quality. You can check relevant companies on the local industrial and commercial website to understand their registration information, business scope, etc. for a preliminary judgment.

Elizabeth Li
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Compliance and risk managerConsult

Industry forums can also obtain information. Many colleagues will exchange their experiences of cooperation on them, complain about unreliable companies, and also recommend good import agency companies. You can pay more attention to them, screen out the suitable ones from them, and then further understand them.

David Li
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0

Senior customs declaration consultantConsult

Social media platforms can also be utilized. For example, professional import and export trade exchange groups. There may be people who are currently cooperating with or know reliable import agency companies inside, and they can provide you with first-hand information.

William Yang
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0

International logistics consultantConsult

Participating in industry training activities, sometimes there will be import agency companies participating in the promotion. You can take this opportunity to get in touch with them, listen to their professional explanations, and judge whether they are reliable.

Andrew Huang
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0

Supply chain optimization expertConsult

Checking relevant industry reports, some will analyze and rank import agency companies. Although you can't fully believe them, you can have a general understanding and use them as a reference for screening.

Robert Chen
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0

Customer service consultantConsult

You can contact the local chamber of commerce or industry association. They are more familiar with the situation of local import agency companies and can give you some reliable recommendations and suggestions.

Michelle Chen
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Business coordination consultantConsult

The bidding platform can also find import agency companies. After you post your requirements, there will be companies coming to bid. You can understand their strength and service plans from their bidding documents and choose the reliable ones.

Emily Liu
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Settlement and payment expertConsult

On-site inspection is very important. If it is convenient, go to the intended agency company to have a look. The office environment, the working status of employees, etc. can all reflect certain situations of the company.

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