What to Consider When Choosing International Freight Services?

International freight, also known as global logistics, refers to international commodity transactions or exchange activities that are independently conducted in two or more countries to overcome the spatial and temporal distances between production and consumption and realize the purpose of international commodity transactions, namely, the seller delivers documents, goods and receives payment; the buyer receives documents, makes payment, and receives goods for trade communication conditions.

There is a big difference in the prices of freight international companies, and there are different regulations for the volume and quality of goods allowed for transport. Therefore, for some enterprises, it is very important to choose the right airline to transport goods. When choosing a transportation company, we must pay attention to its price composition. Below is a detailed introduction to what issues to pay attention to when choosing freight international.

Pay attention to the export items when choosing international freight

When choosing stable international freight, we need to first pay attention to the type and volume of goods, such as whether there are restricted items in the goods, such as food, health products, cosmetics, etc. If it needs to be sent through international freight, only specific mail parcels can be selected. If the volume of goods is large and the weight is light, specific express mailing methods are preferred because this method does not calculate volumetric weight, but if it exceeds the size specified by the post office, it cannot be mailed.

Pay attention to service and timeliness when choosing international freight

The service of the four major express delivery companies is generally better, mainly because the process tracking is more detailed, and problems can be feedback in time. If it is a valuable item or important document, the four major express delivery companies are more secure. When choosing freight international, we need to choose according to transportation requirements, contact services and timeliness.

Pay attention to the destination country and clearance convenience when choosing international freight

According to personnel from freight international companies, whether customs clearance is convenient is a very important factor in delivery. Generally speaking, if the timeliness requirements of small and medium-sized goods are low, customs clearance in most countries is very convenient, except for Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Special note: goods to be delivered to Russia and Brazil can first choose EMS, clearance is inconvenient by other means, unless the recipient specifies the receiving method, and other factors should also be considered.

Pay attention to price comparison when choosing international freight

The vast majority of international express delivery and freight international are relatively economical. The prices of the European and American lines are equivalent, and the four major express delivery companies with heavy weight are cheaper. When choosing a international freight brand, in addition to paying attention to the relevant policies and restrictions of the enterprise, we should also choose a brand and high-quality international freight agent, because most enterprises communicate directly with agents, which is more convenient. Good agents can track the entire process and provide a lot of convenience to the sender. Good after-sales service can greatly reduce the probability of loss.