Export insurance freight forwarding mainly includes the following aspects. Firstly, there is the booking service. Freight forwarders reserve appropriate shipping space from shipping companies or airlines according to the needs of shippers to ensure that there is transportation space for the goods.
Secondly, it is customs declaration and inspection. The agency enterprises prepare relevant documents, declare the information of the goods to the customs, and handle the inspection and quarantine procedures to ensure that the goods meet the export requirements.
For transportation arrangement, they are responsible for the inland transportation of the goods from the factory warehouse to the port, airport and other loading places, as well as the full-process tracking after the goods are loaded onto the means of transportation, and provide real-time feedback on the situation.
There is also insurance handling. According to the characteristics of the goods and the transportation route, they recommend appropriate insurance plans to the shippers, assist in purchasing freight insurance, and reduce the transportation risks. Finally, in terms of document processing, they sort out, prepare and transmit various transportation documents such as bills of lading and packing lists to ensure that the documents are accurate.
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David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Export insurance freight forwarding mainly includes the following aspects. Firstly, there is the booking service. Freight forwarders reserve appropriate shipping space from shipping companies or airlines according to the needs of shippers to ensure that there is transportation space for the goods.
Secondly, it is customs declaration and inspection. The agency enterprises prepare relevant documents, declare the information of the goods to the customs, and handle the inspection and quarantine procedures to ensure that the goods meet the export requirements.
For transportation arrangement, they are responsible for the inland transportation of the goods from the factory warehouse to the port, airport and other loading places, as well as the full-process tracking after the goods are loaded onto the means of transportation, and provide real-time feedback on the situation.
There is also insurance handling. According to the characteristics of the goods and the transportation route, they recommend appropriate insurance plans to the shippers, assist in purchasing freight insurance, and reduce the transportation risks. Finally, in terms of document processing, they sort out, prepare and transmit various transportation documents such as bills of lading and packing lists to ensure that the documents are accurate.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Export insurance freight forwarding also includes warehousing services. If the goods cannot be shipped out in time, short-term warehousing can be provided to ensure the safe storage of the goods.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Freight forwarders are responsible for the loading and unloading and tallying of the goods, supervise the loading and unloading process of the goods at the port of shipment, and ensure that the quantity and quality of the goods are accurate.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
At the port of destination, freight forwarders also provide services, such as arranging the customs clearance and pick-up of the goods, and transporting the goods to the final destination.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Freight forwarders need to handle unexpected situations during the transportation process, such as delays of means of transportation and damage to the goods, and come up with solutions in a timely manner.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
They will also assist shippers in handling claims. If the goods are damaged during transportation, they will assist in collecting evidence and claiming compensation from the insurance company.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Export insurance freight forwarding will provide freight calculation services, calculating reasonable freight according to the weight, volume and transportation distance of the goods.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Freight forwarders are also responsible for communicating and coordinating with shippers, consignees and other relevant parties to ensure the smooth flow of information among all parties and the smooth progress of transportation.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
For the transportation of special goods, such as dangerous goods, freight forwarders should be familiar with the special transportation requirements and operate according to the regulations.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
Freight forwarders will provide freight information consultation to answer relevant questions about transportation insurance for shippers.