How do you choose the best freight forwarder for your exports?

The international transport of goods in all its modes is a complex sector, but there are some keys to choose the right freight forwarder to export. The freight forwarder is an agency integrated by professionals who specialise in the management, control and coordination of international freight transport.

Every freight forwarder has a different policy and trajectory, so it is important to know the philosophy of the company.

The importance of choosing a good freight forwarder in international transport

The figure of the freight forwarder is key in the international trade chain, considering that they have the necessary resources to easily manage the movement of goods around the world. Thus, the action of a freight forwarder is essential to avoid setbacks when transporting goods.

Without the role of the freight forwarder the transport of goods would be much more complicated. They are the ones in charge of contacting the shipping companies, carrying out customs clearance or any other required management in order to process the delivery of the container to the importer at time and destination.

There are a large number of freight forwarders, but not all have certain niches in which they are specialists such as aeronautics, solar photovoltaics and infrastructure.

Relevant factors before choosing a freight forwarder

Experience and reputation: trust is a key factor in the relationship with the freight forwarder, but also in the relationship between the freight forwarder and the network of agents in different countries. In the case of Lamaignere we have offices in several countries around the world.
Customs: it is an integral part and critical moment of the process, so it is necessary to make sure if it is or not within the services of the freight forwarder. Lamaignere has been recognized as an OEA since 2012, which generates authority and trust for public organisations.
Capacity for operating with any shipment: Depending on the type of goods and the urgency to meet deadlines may require direct route selection, the shortest transit time or the ability to use the most economical option.
Countries with local offices: depending on the country of origin, it may be important and highly recommended that the freight forwarder has its own international offices. This is happening in several of our strategic markets.
Specialization: depending on the goods we want to transport, it is recommended that the freight forwarder be specialized in that particular field. Aeronautics, solar photovoltaics and infrastructures are our main sectors.

Lamaignere, as a freight transport and international logistics company, aims to offer the best advice to its clients in all its projects.

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