How to find out your good logistics partner?
To help you make the right choice, you might want to ask the freight forwarder these questions.
• How long have you been operating as a freight forwarder?
• Can you provide examples of shipments you’ve handled to my target market?
• Do you have experience handling shipments of a similar size, weight and nature to mine?
• What is the extent of your global network and coverage?
• Do you have partnerships or agents in the countries or regions I’m exporting to?
• Can you help with customs clearance, documentation, permits and licences?
• Do you provide other services like cargo insurance, warehousing and distribution?
• How do you determine your pricing? Can you provide a breakdown of costs?
• What payment terms and methods do you accept?
• How do you communicate and keep me up to date throughout the shipping process?
