Selection of main transportation methods There are several main transportation methods for exporting small commodities from China to the Philippines: Sea transportation (most commonly used) Full container load (FCL): suitable for large quantities of goods Less than container load (LCL): suitable for small quantities of goods Advantages: lowest cost, suitable for goods that are not urgently needed Disadvantages: long transportation time (about 7-15 days) Air transportation Advantages: fast speed (2-5 days) Disadvantages: high cost, suitable for high-value or urgent goods International express (DHL, FedEx, etc.) Advantages: door-to-door service, fast timeliness (3-7 days) Disadvantages: highest cost, suitable for samples or very small quantities Land + sea transportation (for Southern China) Transport by land from Guangxi or Yunnan to Vietnam/Thailand and then by sea
Second, the advantages that a high-quality logistics company should have Philippine dedicated line service Fixed routes and transit channels Local warehouses or partners in major cities such as Manila and Cebu Strong customs clearance capabilities Familiar with Philippine customs regulations Can handle HS code declarations commonly seen in small commodities Local customs clearance agents Transparent prices Provide detailed quotations (sea freight + THC + document fees + customs clearance fees, etc.) No hidden charges Stable timeliness Can provide accurate ship date/flight information Cargo tracking system Value-added services Provide cash on delivery services Can do simple product assembly or Labeling Provide warehousing and transit services Chinese-Philippine bilingual services Have Chinese customer service team Can handle bilingual documents
Undesirable phenomena to be vigilant about (do not choose if the following situations occur) Abnormally low quotes Quotes far below the market average price will usually be charged various fees later No formal contract Only verbal agreements or simple chat records Contract terms are unclear Company information is not transparent Unable to provide a copy of the business license Office address is false or frequently changed Unreasonable payment method Require 100% prepayment Only accept transfers from private accounts No cargo insurance Refuse to purchase insurance for cargo Or insurance terms are unfavorable to customers High complaint rate Online A large number of negative reviews can be found Negative attitude towards complaint handling Irregular operations Suggestions to under-report the value of goods to evade tariffs Use other people’s heads to declare customs
Recommended selection process Get quotes from multiple channels: compare at least 3-5 logistics companies Verify company qualifications: check business license, international freight forwarding qualifications Ask for reference cases: ask for transportation cases of similar goods Test small batches: send a small batch of goods to test the service first Sign a formal contract: clarify the division of responsibilities and compensation terms Choosing a logistics company that is familiar with the characteristics of China-Philippines trade and has physical operations in both places can greatly reduce transportation risks and ensure that your small commodities arrive in the Philippine market smoothly.
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