Question 1: What is the fundamental difference between self-operated export and logistics agency export?

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring in 2025, the core differences between the two are reflected inRisk control abilityandResource integration efficiency。A case study of a bathroom product export enterprise we served shows:

• Self-operated exports require independent handling:
  • Transportation coordination across 17 links
  • Preparation of 23 Types of Trade Documents
  • Customs duty calculation for 9 countries
• Logistics agency export can achieve:
  • Fully Visualized Tracking System
  • Compliance review automatic alert
  • Optimization of Multimodal Transport Solutions

Question 2: How much hidden cost can be saved by choosing a logistics agent?

According to our 2024 data statistics on service enterprises, professional agents can reduce costs by an average of:

• 25%-40% demurrage charges (caused by documentation errors)
• 18% empty load rate in transportation (optimized through cargo consolidation)
• 100% Tariff Penalty Risk (Compliance Review Mechanism)

An LED lighting company reduced its quarterly logistics costs from 12% to 7.8% of revenue through our optimized DDP terms solution.

Question 3: Do small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises need logistics agents more?

Under the full implementation environment of RCEP in 2025, the three major pain points faced by small and medium-sized enterprises precisely align with the core value of logistics agencies:

• Trade Compliance Barriers: Latest Changes in Rules of Origin for ASEAN Countries
• Pressure of funding:Export tax refundProfessional operation to reduce the cycle from 45 days to 20 days.
• Emergency handling capabilitiesOn-site Coordination for Handling Unexpected Customs Inspections

Question 4: How to assess the professionalism of a logistics agent?

Recommended assessment from five dimensions:

• The system capacity:
  • Does it have AEO certification qualification?
  • Can it connect to the Single Window for Customs?
• Case experience:
  • Export cases of similar products
  • Customs clearance records at the port of destination
• Risk control system:
  • Coverage of insurance
  • Breach of contract compensation clause

Question 5: Is the logistics agency fee worth the cost?

From a full-process value analysis perspective, professional services encompassSix Value-Added ModulesOften underestimated:

• HS code intelligent classification system (error rate <0.3%)
• Destination Port Pre-Clearance Service (Avoiding 80% of Potential Customs Clearance Issues)
• Trade termsOptimization Suggestions (Application of INCOTERMS 2025 Edition)
• Special Period Cabin Guarantee (Peak Season Capacity Locking Mechanism)
• Tax Planning Support (Cross-Border VAT Compliance Filing)
• Crisis Management Team (Response to Force Majeure such as Strikes/Wars)