由 caicai8478 In the context of globalized trade, the demand for small-scale cargo exports from China to the Philippines is growing. Choosing a reliable international logistics company is the key to ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods. The following analysis of selection strategies from multiple dimensions, combined with industry practices and policy requirements, provides a comprehensive reference for exporters.
- Company qualifications and industry reputation
Legal qualification verification
International logistics companies must have the “International Freight Forwarding Enterprise Approval Certificate” issued by the Ministry of Commerce of China, and the registered capital must meet industry standards: 5 million yuan for sea transportation, 3 million yuan for air transportation, and 2 million yuan for land transportation or express delivery. In addition, you can check the company’s filing information through the official website of the Ministry of Commerce or the industry association to confirm whether its business scope covers Philippine routes and small-scale cargo transportation.
Industry reputation and customer evaluation
Get real user feedback through third-party platforms (such as Shunqi.com, Xiaohongshu) or industry forums. For example, Gangbang International Logistics has set up an office in the Philippines to provide door-to-door services. Customers have evaluated its high transportation efficiency and strong customs clearance capabilities; Fengniao International Logistics provides COD services for e-commerce parcels, covering major areas throughout the Philippines, especially suitable for small-scale cargo transportation.
- Service scope and transportation plan
Coverage area and value-added services
Logistics companies need to cover major cities in the Philippines (such as Manila and Cebu) and major shipping places in China (such as Guangdong and Fujian). Gangbang Logistics supports door-to-door pickup nationwide and provides one-stop services such as warehousing, packaging, and customs declaration; Fengniao International Logistics has warehouses in Shenzhen, Dongguan and Manila, Philippines, and can provide one-stop shipping and warehousing services.
Air transportation: 3-5 days, suitable for high-value or urgent goods, such as electronic products and samples. Ocean transportation: 7-15 days (full container) or 10-20 days (LCL), low cost, suitable for large and small items. International express: DHL, FedEx, etc. deliver in 3-5 days, suitable for urgent packages under 30 kg. It is recommended to combine transportation plans according to the characteristics of the goods (such as weight, value, and time requirements), such as “air transportation + local distribution” or “ocean transportation + warehousing distribution”.
- Customs clearance capabilities and compliance management
Philippine customs clearance process
Goods must be declared within 30 days after unloading, otherwise they may be confiscated by customs. Logistics companies need to have the following capabilities:
Document preparation: Assist in providing basic documents such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc. Special goods require additional licenses (such as food requires FDA certification, and animal and plant products require approval from the Ministry of Agriculture).
Classification declaration: Choose formal import (>2,000 pesos) or informal import according to the value of the goods to avoid delays due to incorrect declarations.
Risk avoidance
Logistics companies need to be familiar with the Philippines’ prohibited/restricted import list (such as firearms, obscene materials, illegal drugs) and assist customers in compliant declarations. For example, Fengniao International Logistics provides professional customs clearance support for e-commerce parcels to reduce detentions caused by incomplete documents.
- Transportation timeliness and cost control
Timeliness guarantee
Logistics companies should provide clear timeliness commitments and have plans to deal with delays. For example, Gangbang Logistics optimizes delivery routes through the local team in the Philippines to shorten the time of goods in transit; DHL’s flight stability is relatively high, which is suitable for time-sensitive goods.
Cost transparency
Beware of low-price traps, and make it clear whether the quotation includes hidden fees such as fuel surcharges, remote area surcharges, and customs clearance fees. It is recommended to ask the logistics company to provide a detailed quotation sheet, listing all cost items. LCL transportation (such as the international transit and consolidation mode of Hainan Free Trade Port) can share costs and is suitable for batch transportation of small goods.
V. Insurance and risk prevention and control
Freight insurance coverage
Choose a logistics company that provides freight insurance to cover the risk of damage and loss during transportation. The mainstream insurance types include Ping An, WPA, and All Risks. Additional insurance can be selected according to the characteristics of the goods (such as fragile goods plus breakage insurance). For example, Pacific Insurance’s All Risks covers losses caused by external reasons, which is suitable for high-value small items.
Abnormal handling mechanism
Logistics companies need to have rapid response capabilities, such as the abnormal alarm function of Xingyue International Logistics System, which can monitor the status of goods in real time and handle delays or damage in a timely manner. Customers should ask the logistics company to provide a description of the claims process and keep the shipping documents as the basis for the claim.
VI. Technical Support and Customer Service
Real-time Tracking System
Logistics companies need to provide global package tracking services, such as 17TRACK, which supports 1900+ transporters and predicts delivery accuracy of 95%. Customers can check the logistics track through the official website or mobile application. Gangbang Logistics’ online system can update the status of goods in real time and improve transparency.
Multi-channel customer support
Choose a company that provides 24/7 customer service, such as DHL’s Chinese customer service team, which can answer questions promptly by phone or email. Fengniao International Logistics has teams in China and the Philippines to respond quickly to customer needs.
VII. Sensitive Goods and Special Needs
Handling of Sensitive Goods
When transporting sensitive goods such as food and medicine, it is necessary to confirm whether the logistics company has the relevant qualifications. For example, Anjiehang International Logistics has successfully handled the transportation of snacks and medicines, and provided professional packaging and customs clearance advice. The Philippines has strict requirements for food imports and requires FDA certification in advance.
Customized solutions
For e-commerce customers, Fengniao International Logistics provides COD services and Philippine warehousing and dispatch services, and supports flexible adjustment of delivery plans. For cross-border moving or personal belongings transportation, you can choose companies that provide duty-free customs clearance services for personal belongings, such as some shipping companies recommended by Xiaohongshu.
VIII. Decision-making process and implementation suggestions
Requirement list sorting
Clarify the characteristics of the goods (weight, volume, value), timeliness requirements, customs clearance complexity and budget, and formulate a detailed requirement list.
Multi-dimensional comparison
Compare 3-5 candidate companies in terms of qualifications, service scope, timeliness, cost, insurance, technical support, etc., and refer to customer cases (such as Anjiehang handling thermal printer transportation) and industry reports.
Contract terms review
When signing a contract, it is necessary to clarify the transportation terms (such as delivery time, cost details), insurance liability, compensation standards and dispute resolution methods. It is recommended to entrust a legal advisor to review the contract to avoid legal risks.
Trial order test
For the first cooperation, the service quality of the logistics company can be tested through a small batch of goods. For example, Fengniao International Logistics supports small express delivery under 50 kilograms, and DHL provides first order discounts.
Conclusion
Choosing a reliable international logistics company requires comprehensive consideration of qualifications, services, customs clearance, costs, technology and other factors. It is recommended to give priority to companies that have local teams in the Philippines, provide door-to-door services and transparent quotations, such as Gangbang Logistics and Fengniao International Logistics. At the same time, strengthen contract management and risk prevention and control to ensure that the transportation of goods from China to the Philippines is controllable throughout the process. Through a systematic selection process and continuous service evaluation, exporters can effectively reduce logistics costs and enhance cross-border trade competitiveness.