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What are the precautions for furniture shipping?
Jul 08,2023
In recent years, more and more Chinese and overseas Chinese have exported furniture by sea, and there are even some cross-border e-commerce and traders.
However, little is known about the furniture transportation industry, including transportation processes, billing standards, and how to avoid being scammed. As a result, a lot of people are cheated in the process of delivering furniture and spend a lot of money.
Small make up to tidy up the transport of furniture 10 to avoid the pit guide! Hurry up!
1. Find a freight forwarding company that can help with the reinforcement of wooden frames. The packaging of furniture manufacturers at the time of shipment sometimes does not meet the transportation standards. If the packaging is not reinforced, the furniture is easily damaged and scratched during transportation. After the goods are delivered to the freight forwarding warehouse, let the warehouse wooden rack master pack directly, which can save time.
2. When buying furniture, pay attention to whether it exceeds the standard of shipping length. General unilateral more than 3 meters will be subject to surcharge. If it exceeds, be sure to know whether the goods can be split and shipped. For example, after the sofa is split, one side does not exceed 3 meters, which will save a lot of extra-long surcharges.
3. Know in advance whether the material of furniture can be transported by sea.
4. When inquiring about the freight of furniture, it is necessary to clearly understand how each fee comes from, and ask whether there are other hidden fees and surcharges, so as not to be charged various fees during the transportation of goods.
5. shop around and find a reliable freight forwarding company. Comparing prices, timeliness, qualifications, services, etc., all aspects should be considered.
6. Find a double tax clearance channel, no extra tax, can save more money.
7. Ask if you can send the goods to the exact receiving address, or wait for the goods to arrive at the port to say that you need to pick up, which will increase your trouble.
8. If the goods are lost or damaged, know whether there is a claim and what the claim standard is, be sure to know clearly in advance.
9. The size of the goods can be shipped together. If the shipping agency charges according to volume and weight, it can fill the gap between large and small goods, save volume and transport more items
10. Pay attention to the agreed delivery time when signing for it. Don't miss the delivery time and cause the second delivery fee.
If you have other questions about international logistics and transportation, please feel free to consult us. Hongde International is committed to providing customers with one-stop international logistics and transportation services.
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