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How do I negotiate better LCL freight rates as a small importer?
I import maybe 5–10 CBM per month and feel like I am paying too much for LCL. Is there any leverage I have or strategies to get …
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205 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What is the difference between a consolidator and a freight forwarder?
I got quotes from two different companies — one called itself a "consolidator" and the other a "freight forwarder." They both se…
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168 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What is the process for hiring an independent freight broker in the USA?
I run a manufacturing company and I want to hire a freight broker to manage our LTL and FTL shipments instead of managing carriers…
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164 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What is the difference between an NVOCC and a freight forwarder?
I received a quote from a company that describes itself as an NVOCC. How is that different from a freight forwarder, and does it a…
documentation freight-forwarding
200 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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How much does a freight forwarder charge for an air cargo shipment?
I need to send a 50 kg package via air freight from India to the USA and a freight forwarder quoted me much more than the airline …
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594 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Can someone explain the charges and fees of a freight forwarder from China to the USA?
I am starting to import from China and got a freight quote with around 12 different line items. Which fees are standard and which …
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750 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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How does a freight forwarder handle customs clearance?
I am new to importing. When I hire a freight forwarder, does that include customs clearance, or is that a separate service? What e…
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880 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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