When choosing a freight forwarding company from China to Germany, you can consider the following aspects:
1. Experience and expertise: Understand the freight forwarder's experience in the field of freight transportation in Central Europe, especially the familiarity of the China to Germany route.
2. Scope of services: According to your needs, ensure that the freight forwarder provides the required services, such as rail transportation, sea transportation, air transportation, etc.
3. Timeliness of transport: different modes of transport have different timeliness. For example, the transit time of China-Europe railway is relatively short, while sea transport is more economical but has longer timeliness. Choose the right mode of transportation according to the urgency of your cargo.
4. Network and agency: Whether the network and agency relationship of the freight forwarding company at home and abroad is extensive will affect the transportation and customs clearance efficiency of the goods.
5. Customs clearance ability: Germany's customs policy is more strict, freight forwarding companies need to have a strong customs clearance ability, understand the relevant regulations and requirements, to ensure the smooth passage of goods through customs.
6. Reputation and reputation: Through online reviews, customer recommendations and other ways to understand the reputation and reputation of freight forwarding companies.
7. Fee transparency: Clear details of fees to avoid hidden fees or additional charges.
8. Cargo tracking: Provide real-time cargo tracking information, so that you can know the transportation status of goods at any time.
9. Insurance services: Consider whether the freight forwarding company provides cargo transportation insurance to reduce potential risks.
10. Personalized service: We can provide customized transportation solutions according to your special needs.
It is recommended that you communicate and compare with several freight forwarders before choosing a freight forwarder, and understand their service content and quotation in detail to choose the freight forwarder that best suits your needs. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain close communication with the freight forwarding company to ensure the smooth transportation of goods. You can also consult other companies or individuals with relevant experience for more advice and references.