Choosing Ocean Shipping Companies
Choosing the right ocean shipping company is key to having your shipment delivered on time without hick ups. Timing is everything, if your shipment is delayed, due to choosing the wrong shipping company, you might subject to penalties or even cancellation of order or orders. You would want your shipping experience to be a pleasant not a nerve wrecking experience.
How to choose the right ocean shipping Company?
- Search the internet for freight Forwarders. If you are in Miami, we recommend that you search for Miami Freight Forwarders or Freight Forwarders in Miami. Another phrase you can search for is: International Freight Forwarders or Logistics Companies in Miami. If, for example, you are shipping from Miami to Bolivia, search for shipping to Bolivia. Once the results come back, go as far as the 3rd page, then choose a few freight forwarders
- Check the reviews and see for yourself what others say.
- Prepare an e-mail to send to the chosen shipping companies.
- Monitor the response time. That is an indication of how professional they are.
- Ask for references.
What information to provide the shipping company with when requesting a quote?
- Origin and destination full address or port of export and import if you are looking for a port to port rate.
- Commodity being exported or imported
- Type of equipment. LCL, 20′ or 40′ container
- Let the freight forwarder know if this is on EXW or FOB terms.
- Ask for references.
When you receive a response, explain the required transit time and if time is of the essence. Most Freight Forwarders will provide you with the lowest freight rate in order to get your business without paying attention to the transit time. Depending on origin and destination, the transit time could vary by almost 21 days. Always ask Questions.
Resources:
Best Freight Forwarders in Miami
