Do you really understand these "unspoken rules" of export logistics agency?

At present, with the increasing prosperity of global trade, export logistics agencies play an indispensable role. Imagine that when an enterprise has painstakingly developed high-quality products and is ready to sell them overseas, but encounters many difficulties in the logistics link, how frustrating it would be. And export logistics agencies are like the "logistics support troops" on the trade battlefield, escorting the enterprise's goods to smoothly leave the country. Today, let's explore the matters of doing export logistics agency together.

Export logistics agencies have to deal with extremely complex processes. From the collection and storage of goods, to booking shipping space, customs declaration and inspection, and then to transportation and customs clearance and distribution at the destination port, each link is like a precision gear, closely linked and indispensable. For example, in the customs declaration link, various documents need to be filled in accurately. Once there is an error, it may lead to the goods being detained and the delivery being delayed. This requires export logistics agencies not only to be familiar with the trade policies and customs regulations of their own country, but also to have a thorough understanding of the relevant requirements of the destination country. Taking Zhongshitong as an example, its professional team will always pay attention to the policy changes of various countries to ensure that the customer's goods can pass through the customs quickly and in compliance.

Excellent export logistics agencies are also experts in resource integration. They have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with many shipping companies and airlines, and can quickly match the most suitable transportation mode and carrier according to the characteristics of the customer's goods, delivery date and other factors. When the shipping space is tight, they can also strive for precious shipping space for customers based on their good cooperative foundation. For example, Mr. Zhang has a batch of highly seasonal goods that need to be urgently shipped to Europe. Zhongshitong, by integrating its own resources and coordinating the shipping companies it cooperates with, arranged the fastest shipping schedule for Mr. Zhang, ensuring that the goods arrived on time and avoiding losses caused by delays.

There are various risks in the export logistics process, such as damage and delay of goods during transportation, exchange rate fluctuations, and force majeure factors. Export logistics agencies need to have a keen risk insight and a strong ability to respond. On the one hand, before transportation, they will choose a suitable insurance plan for the goods to minimize potential losses; on the other hand, in the face of emergencies such as port strikes and bad weather, they can quickly adjust the transportation plan. For example, a batch of electronic products consigned for export by Ms. Li encountered bad weather during transportation. Zhongshitong timely communicated with the shipping company, adjusted the route, and at the same time maintained close contact with the customer to inform the latest situation of the goods, so that Ms. Li could feel at ease.

To engage in export logistics agency, one needs not only professional knowledge but also rich practical experience. If you are interested in entering this field, continuously learning relevant knowledge such as trade, logistics, and customs is the foundation, and at the same time, you should actively expand your network and establish good cooperative relationships with all parties. I believe that in this industry full of opportunities, you can carve out a world of your own and contribute to the smooth development of international trade. Let's explore the infinite possibilities together in the field of export logistics agency.