Comments on: 5 Tips on How To Choose a Freight Forwarder

By: Lyla Peterson

Lyla Peterson — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:53:23 +0000

That’s a good idea to ask for references or testimonials. I am somewhat new to the shipping industry, so I have been researching what to look for in a freight forwarder. It sounds like asking clients who have worked with them in the past would be a great way to find out if they will work well for you.

By: jack stiles

jack stiles — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:42:25 +0000

We need to use freight cars to transfer all of our belongings to our new office building, and it will be important for us to know that we are choosing the right service to do it for us. It is helpful that you mentioned that you should ask about the available services before you choose a freight company. Before we do decide on which one to hire, I will be sure to ask about their available services.

By: Glenn Walke

Glenn Walke — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:21:15 +0000

My brother and I have been talking about starting a business, and we would need to find a service to export our products if we did start it. I appreciate the tip that you gave to make sure that a freight fowarder will offer the services that you need before you hire them. When we look for a service to export our stuff, I will be sure to check their available services beforehand to make sure they have what we will need.

By: ARC

ARC — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:21:06 +0000

Informative 5 tips for those Importers and Exporters, which are new in this market /business.

By: CargoShipping

CargoShipping — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 08:00:59 +0000

Great post!
Thanks for the tips on selecting a freight forwarder.

By: Logitude World

Logitude World — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:36:18 +0000

Very useful. I like the whole blog. I explains everything about freight forwarding services.

By: Sharon Wilson-Smith

Sharon Wilson-Smith — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:37:06 +0000

I like that you talked about the importance of choosing a freight forwarding company that has a lot of good testimonials to make sure that they can do a great job of providing the services that you need. This is something that I will make sure to share with my sister who’s looking for a shipping company that offers barge unloading services. She said that she only wants to deal with a shipping company that’s confident enough to show her how happy their past clients were they. Maybe, I can help her find reviews about a barge unloading company. Thanks!

By: Ellen Hughes

Ellen Hughes — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 04:45:20 +0000

I do like that you pointed out the importance of choosing a freight forwarder that offers the services that you need such as door to door shipping. What you said is actually what I need because I’m planning to send a box of goods to my grandparents in Japan. I wanted the package to come to them as a surprise, so I’d like to find a freight forwarding company that can deliver my package straight to their house.

By: Wade Joel

Wade Joel — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:57:01 +0000

I appreciate that you talked about the importance of making sure that the freight forwarder offers the services you need for the shipment. You never know if there may be a special request or something random needed to get the shipment done. I will keep this in mind if I ever need a forwarder. Thank you for your tips on choosing the right freight forwarder.

By: Najma Qureshi

Najma Qureshi — Mon, 07 May 2018 05:45:37 +0000

A freight forwarder should be a one who has a definite knowledge and experience about the industry. Also depending upon on the company he’s been working for. Some really good tips have been explained above for choosing the best freight forwarding services.

By: Bobby Saint

Bobby Saint — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:23:35 +0000

I like that you provided some tips on how to choose the best freight forwarder such as making sure that they are experienced. It is recommended that you look for a company that has been around for many years already. This means that they have already serviced a lot of clients and have been considered as one of the most trusted in the industry. You can never go wrong by picking a freight forwarder that employs highly skilled workers. If I were to look for domestic freight services, I would make sure to take this into account. Thanks.

By: clark

clark — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:23:18 +0000

A very well explained post I must say. I would like to add one more point here that is Policy. Professional companies have some policies. So before considering the right freight forwarder for yourself;one must check the company policy.

By: John

John — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:17:33 +0000

I agree with Simon number three is an excellent tip, choosing a freight company that offers the services you need for your shipping is essential.

By: Virgil Ratliff

Virgil Ratliff — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:17:35 +0000

A forwarder who had been in a business too long may not have a good reputation. These 5 tips mention in the article are to be applied to get the best solutions provider. Thanks for posting this article. A good help to those who will hire a forwarder.

By: Derek Telfer

Derek Telfer — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:13:16 +0000

I am an avid reader of Hariesh’s blog and am subscribed to his newsletter also. There is a ton of valuable information to be had in both.
I would like to add one point to this great post and it was prompted by your emphasis on the key word “almost”. I think it may be beneficial for someone who’s looking for a good forwarder to choose one that “specializes” in shipping to and from the particular part of the world they are interested in conducting business.
The specialist would have a deeper knowledge of the shipping culture in that area of the globe and should therefore be of greater service to the customer.

By: jaskir

jaskir — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:45:09 +0000

Great, I like your explanation. “This could almost be the whole list. Experience, experience, experience.” Most Important.

By: Simon Brooks

Simon Brooks — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 02:30:49 +0000

I really like what you’ve said in tip number three of the article, especially about how important it is to make sure that the freight transporter you choose has more than just air and sea options. After all, once your freight arrives at the port, you want to make sure it can actually be taken inland to the businesses it needs to get to. Choosing a freight company that offers land, sea, and air transport is great because it means your shipment is being kept with a company you trust for the whole trip.