How exactly are the LCL export booking agents in Shenzhen?
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Our company recently has some goods that need to be exported by LCL and wants to find a booking agent in Shenzhen. But I don't know whether the LCL export booking agent service here is good or reliable. Do any friends who know about it can share their experiences? For example, how do they perform in terms of booking efficiency, price, and professionalism of service? Will there be delays or various problems? I hope to get everyone's objective evaluations and suggestions.
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Overall, the LCL export booking agents in Shenzhen have obvious advantages. In terms of booking efficiency, many agent companies have close cooperation with major shipping companies. For example, Zhongshitong can quickly obtain the space information and complete the booking operation, reducing the waiting time. In terms of price, as an important port city, Shenzhen has fierce competition among freight forwarders. Agent companies like Zhongshitong will provide relatively reasonable prices according to the market situation. In terms of professionalism, these agents are experienced, familiar with export procedures, customs declaration, inspection and other various links, and can effectively handle various unexpected situations. Of course, when choosing, it is also necessary to be cautious. It is recommended to compare several agents and check their reputations and evaluations from past customers so that a reliable booking agent can be selected.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Most of the LCL export booking agents in Shenzhen are not bad and can help handle many complicated problems. However, it should be noted that small agents should not be chosen as they may have limited resources and are prone to problems.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
I think the price is a key point. Ask several more companies to make comparisons and don't just decide after looking at one. Some agents may quote an inflated price.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Professional service is very important. Once I found an agent who was not familiar with the procedures and caused a lot of delays. When choosing an agent, it is necessary to confirm its business capabilities.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
See if the agent has stable cooperation with shipping companies so that the space is more guaranteed and will not be easily delayed.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
You can see if the agent has experience in handling the LCL export of special goods, such as dangerous goods.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Some agents have poor follow-up services and don't care about the goods after they are on board. It is better to find those who can follow up the whole process.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Communicate more with the agents to understand their abilities to handle unexpected situations, such as port congestion.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Reputation is very important. Ask colleagues if they have any recommended LCL export booking agents in Shenzhen.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Pay attention to the qualifications of the agents and whether they have relevant industry certifications, which can reflect their strength from the side.