How to choose a reliableInternational logisticsThe agent?

When selecting a logistics agent, it is essential to evaluate three core competencies:

• Qualification Compliance: Check whether the NVOCC certificate (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier qualification) and Customs AEO certification are held.
• Service network coverage: Global in 2025The MaritimeAfter the alliance reorganization, prioritize selecting service providers that cover RCEP member countries.
• The digital capacity: Request for a real-time tracking system, such as a TMS transportation management system that supports API integration.

Export goodsWhat are the basic processes involved?

The standard export process is divided into five stages:

• Preliminary preparation
  • Classification of Commodity HS Codes (2024 Edition of the Harmonized System)
  • Prepare the Certificate of Origin
• Transportation execution
  • Booking and Container Management
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration (if applicable)
• Customs declaration
  • China Single Window Declaration
  • Pre-declaration for destination countries (e.g., AMS for the U.S., ENS for the EU)

How to control international logistics costs?

It is recommended to adopt the three-dimensional cost control method in 2025:

• Shipping costs: Utilizing the FAK rate (Freight All Kinds) in ocean shipping
• Time cost: Select a combined transportation solution, such as sea-rail intermodal transport.
• Compliance costs: Prepare the ISF (Importer Security Filing) in advance (for the U.S. direction).

What should I do if there is a delay in the transportation of goods?

Emergency Plan for Handling Delays:

• Start immediatelyForce Majeure ClauseNotification mechanism
• ApplyBill of Lading(B/L) endorsement modification
• Activate the backup transportation plan (it is recommended to stipulate the triggering conditions for alternative solutions in the contract)

What should be paid attention to when exporting special goods?

Key points for handling three types of special cargo:

• Dangerous goods
  • An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) must be provided.
  • Packaged in accordance with the IMDG Code for the International Maritime Transport of Dangerous Goods.
• Cold chain goods
  • Starting from 2025, the EU will require full temperature record filing for cold chain transportation.

What advantages can digital logistics tools bring?

Three key technologies to focus on in 2025:

• Blockchain Technology
  • Achieve electronic bills of lading (such as the Wave BL platform).
• Intelligentlycustoms clearanceSystem
  • The automatic identification of HS codes has an error rate below 0.3%.

How to Handle GoodsCustoms clearanceDispute?

It is recommended to establish a three - level response mechanism:

• Level 1: Provide completecommercial invoiceandPacking ListCopy
• Level 2: Request for Customs Re-inspection (Requires Payment of a Bond)
• Level 3: Activate the WTO Trade Dispute Prevention Mechanism