Shenzhen’s freight forwarding industry has developed rapidly and has become one of the important support points for global import and export trade. Shenzhen freight forwarding companies play a key role in the international logistics chain. This article will introduce Shenzhen freight forwarding companies in detail
Introduction to Freight Forwarding
Freight forwarders are the core link in the international trade transportation chain. As a bridge between cargo owners and various transportation links, they are mainly responsible for undertaking international cargo transportation business, including booking, customs declaration, warehousing, loading and unloading, transportation insurance, settlement of freight and other links. Customers save time and cost and realize the safe and fast circulation of goods.
The Role of Freight Forwarders
Integrate resources
Integrate multiple resources such as shipping companies, airlines, land transportation companies, customs brokers, etc. to provide one-stop service.
Reduce transportation costs
Comprehensively consider factors such as cargo characteristics, timeliness requirements, budget constraints, etc., make the best choice among various modes such as air freight, sea freight, rail freight or multimodal transportation, and strive for the most competitive freight rates for customers through economies of scale.
Improve efficiency
Be familiar with international transportation processes and can quickly respond to various emergencies.
Risk Control
Assist customers in handling transportation insurance, dispute resolution, document preparation and other aspects to reduce risks.
Customized logistics solutions
Tailor the optimal transportation routes and methods according to the characteristics of different goods and customer needs.
Shenzhen Port’s Locational Advantages
Located on the east bank of the Pearl River Delta, Shenzhen Port is one of China’s four largest container ports, adjacent to Hong Kong, and has unique geographical advantages:
- International gateway: Connecting more than 300 ports worldwide, it is one of the world’s busiest container ports.
- Advanced port facilities: It has modern large-scale deep-water berths and advanced loading and unloading equipment. It can berth the world’s largest container ships, with an annual throughput of more than 13 million TEUs.
- Complete industrial chain: A large number of manufacturing companies have gathered around it, forming a complete supply chain ecosystem.
- High customs clearance efficiency: An efficient customs clearance system quickly handles import and export goods.
- Seamless connection with the inland: Connecting the Pearl River Delta and all parts of the country through roads and railways, transportation is efficient and convenient.
- ASEAN, Europe and the United States hub port: Shenzhen Port plays a hub role in connecting China with Southeast Asia, Europe and North America in trade.
- Preferred port for cross-border e-commerce: With efficient customs clearance and flexible services, it has become the preferred export port for many cross-border e-commerce platforms (such as Amazon and AliExpress).
- The port has a high level of intelligence: fully electronic operations are realized, which greatly improves freight efficiency and reduces labor costs.
Ubestshipping’s Professional Services
As a professional international freight forwarding company rooted in Shenzhen, China, UbestShipping is committed to providing efficient, secure and customizable one-stop cross-border logistics solutions to global customers. We have the following professional services:
Sea Freight Agency Services
- Full container load (FCL) transportation: Provide 20’/40’/45′ standard containers and high cabinets, refrigerated containers and other special container services, covering major ports around the world
- Less than container load (LCL) services: Provide economical and efficient LCL solutions for small and medium-sized shippers, with fixed weekly flights to ensure shipping time
- Special cargo transportation: Professionally handle special transportation needs such as oversized cargo, dangerous goods, cold chain cargo, etc.
- Port operation services: Including on-site services such as container allocation, loading and unloading supervision, cargo lashing and reinforcement
Air Freight Agency Services
- Conventional air transportation: Establish long-term cooperative relationships with major airlines and provide competitive air freight prices
- Express services: Act as an agent for international express services such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc. to meet urgent Urgent freight needs
- Special air transport: special air transport solutions for live animals, valuables, temperature-controlled goods, etc.
- Airport operations: one-stop airport ground services including palletizing, warehousing, customs declaration, etc.
Land Freight and multimodal transport
- China-Hong Kong transport: professional China-Hong Kong licensed fleet, providing fast customs clearance transportation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong
- Domestic distribution: road transport network covering all provinces and cities across the country, supporting door-to-door service
- Rail Freight: China-Europe train, China-Central Asia train and domestic railway container transport services
- Multimodal transport: optimize the combination of sea, air, rail and road transport modes
Customs Clearance and Compliance Services
- Import and export customs declaration: professional customs declaration team, familiar with the HS code classification and regulatory requirements of various commodities
- Inspection and quarantine: agency for commodity inspection, health inspection, plant inspection and other inspection and quarantine procedures
- Certificate of origin: agency FORM Application for various certificates of origin such as A, CO, etc.
- Compliance consulting: providing value-added services such as trade compliance review and classification pre-determination
Value-added Services
- Warehousing and distribution: bonded and non-bonded warehousing, sorting, packaging, labeling and other value-added services
- Cargo insurance: agency for various types of cargo insurance such as sea, air, all risks and war risks
Cooperation process with freight forwarders
Customer inquiry
Provide cargo information (name, weight, volume, departure place, destination, delivery method).
Plan formulation
The freight forwarder designs and formulates a transportation plan and quotation based on the cargo details (name, weight and volume, departure/destination port, etc.).
Booking and preparation
The customer confirms acceptance of the quotation and signs the transportation agreement. The freight forwarder books the space according to the ship schedule/flight situation and obtains SO (bills of lading) or AWB (air waybills)
Cargo pickup/delivery to the warehouse
Check cargo information, perform weighing, measurement and other operations. Provide professional packaging, palletization and other services as needed, arrange cargo loading or palletizing, and supervise the loading/loading process
Transportation execution
Departure by sea/air/rail transport. Real-time monitoring of cargo transportation status, update ship schedule/flight dynamics, respond to emergencies such as delays and transshipments in a timely manner, notify customers and formulate solutions
Customs clearance at destination port
Provide information and assist in completing customs clearance procedures. Customs clearance documents
- Invoice
- Packing list
- Contract
- Certificate of origin
- Export license
Destination delivery/pickup
DDP service delivers goods directly to the door, or customers pick up the goods by themselves. After the delivery is completed and confirmed to be correct, the case is closed.
FAQ about Cooperation with Freight Forwarders
What is DDP service
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means “delivery after duty paid”. We bear all the costs and customs clearance fees from China to the customer’s designated address. Customers only need to wait at home to receive the goods.
What is the difference between LCL and FCL?
LCL is when multiple customers load one container together, which is suitable for small quantities of goods. FCL means that a single customer exclusively occupies a container, which is suitable for large-scale transportation.
Is it possible to send live products?
We have experience in the transportation and customs clearance of special goods such as live products, liquids, cosmetics, etc.
How long does it take to transport?
- Sea transport: about 18-25 days to the Middle East, about 15-24 days to the United States;
- Air transport: generally 3-7 working days;
- Railway: about 16-22 days to Europe;
The specific time depends on the destination and mode of transportation.
Can provide customs declaration services
We provide export customs declaration, import customs clearance, certificate of origin processing, fumigation certificate and other services.
How to pay for shipping
Support bank transfer, business-to-business payment, Alipay, WeChat, PayPal (applicable to some customers).
If you are looking for a reliable, efficient and reasonably priced freight forwarding company in Shenzhen, please feel free to contact us for free logistics solutions and quotations. We will provide you with the best service!