How to identify a reliable shipping partner that is based in China?

Here are a couple of things you may consider doing.

Credit check:

Like many countries we have our public credit checking platforms, which are Iqicha or Qichacha, where we can check information such registration date and year, registration location, business scope, or most importantly, if there are any ongoing lawsuits or legal disputes.

Market Research:

Please refer to the above answer of how to identify the category of your forwarder, allowing you to adjust your management strategy accordingly.

Service Quality:

Service quality directly affects the efficiency of the logistics process, the cost of each shipment, and the safety of goods delivery.

There are a couple of metrics that you can refer to evaluate your potential forwarder,

• The efficiency of the logistics process.

• Engaging a knowledgeable logistics forwarder can help you mitigate the risk of unnecessary expenses.

• The multiple steps in this logistics process require effective communication and rational selection of downstream service partners.