How should we view the import agency of cold chain products? Come and share your insights!
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I've been considering getting involved in the import business of cold chain products recently, and I'm not very familiar with the import agency of cold chain products. I'd like to know how to view the import agency of cold chain products? What aspects should I pay attention to when choosing an agency company? Is it better to set up a team on my own to do the import or to find an agency? I hope friends with experience can share their views so that I can avoid some detours in this new field.
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Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
When viewing the import agency of cold chain products, first of all, it should be clear that it can bring many conveniences. The agency company is familiar with the import process. For example, Zhongshitong can handle all kinds of cumbersome affairs, including customs declaration, inspection declaration, transportation arrangements, etc., saving your time and energy.
When choosing an agency company, you should look at its professional qualifications, such as whether it has the qualifications for cold chain logistics, customs declaration qualifications, etc. You should also pay attention to its industry experience. Rich experience can deal with various unexpected situations. At the same time, understand its resource integration capabilities, such as whether it has high-quality cold chain warehousing and transportation resources.
As for setting up a team on your own or finding an agency, if you have abundant funds, a large business volume and long-term stability, setting up a team can better control. But in the initial stage or when the business volume is unstable, finding an agency has lower costs and smaller risks.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
When looking at the import agency of cold chain products, the service quality is very important. You should know whether their response speed is fast and whether their service attitude is good. If the goods arrive at the port and the agency is still dilly-dallying, that won't do.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Price is also a consideration factor. Different agencies have different charges. You can't just choose the cheapest one, nor should you be fooled by high prices. You should compare prices based on the comprehensive service level and find a cost-effective one.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Word of mouth is very important. Inquire about the evaluation of the agency company among its peers. If it is often complained about, you must consider it carefully. You can ask everyone's opinions in industry forums and communities.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Look at the informatization level of the import agency of cold chain products. Whether it can track the position, temperature and other information of the goods in real time is crucial for ensuring the quality of cold chain products.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Look at whether the agency company has the ability to handle special cold chain products, such as some products with extremely high requirements for temperature and storage conditions. If the agency can't handle it, there will be big problems.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Understand the relationship between the agency company and the suppliers. A good relationship is helpful for getting better prices and terms, which is beneficial to our import costs and subsequent cooperation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Examine the emergency handling ability of the agency company. Sudden situations such as abnormal temperatures may occur during cold chain transportation, and the agency should be able to respond in a timely manner to reduce losses.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
See if the agency company has value-added services, such as market information consultation, etc. This can help you better understand the industry dynamics and make decisions.