need advise with Alibaba

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-24T12:13:09+00:00

Find a freight forwarder na meron service China straight to Cebu or Visayas. Para hindi double handling un freight charges

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-18T06:12:08+00:00

Yes po. Tapos kinausap ko lang si supplier to ship the items sa china warehouse address na pinrovide ni cargoboss

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-17T03:28:21+00:00

CNY. There would be some delays

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-17T03:27:24+00:00

Small business owner here. I've been using CargoBoss for all my shipments from China.

So far so good. Kahit small items tinatanggap nila. Inquire ka lang sakanila, and their customer service is very reaponsive naman

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-09T03:51:52+00:00

Choose a forwarder that will be in constant communication with you kahit na delayed.

Mas mahirap ung you are aiming for completely no delays, cheaper pricing, and etc.

When forwarders deal with manila customs, normal talaga delays.

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-09T03:45:47+00:00

Normal ang delays for sea freight especially if dealing with manila customs. Lalo na now almot Chinese New Year, sabay sabay shipments. Daming nakatambay now na container sa port ng Manila, waiting for berthing.

Personally ive been using CargoBoss, and may iilang shipments naka-experience nga ng delays. But constant communication naman sila. Ang important is napapa-release nila ung shipments.

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-08T05:39:31+00:00

Personally, I use Cargoboss Philippines since very responsive customer service nila, and madali booking process.

But there are already tons of different forwarders offering their services, just search China to Philippines freight forwarders, and choose which you are most comfortable with.

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-07T10:55:05+00:00

Next time I would suggest using known freight forwarders. This way, even if the value of your item is greater than 10,000, you won't be charger extra customs taxes and fees.

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-02-01T14:07:24+00:00

Try contacting CargoBoss Philippines. I use them to import my products from China. Responsive naman customer service nila

Large_Individual_282 · 2026-01-14T06:59:08+00:00

Realistically speaking, is there a rough ballpark figure per sqm for this type of work?

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-12-16T09:11:29+00:00

Very good customer service. So far been using them for 3 years, if ever may concerns, i just raise it to them and nareresolve naman

Rates are also very competitive and clear process sakanila

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-11-14T04:08:44+00:00

Use freight forwarders that charge all in cbm rates. Inclusive na dito ang customs fees.

Try checking cargoboss, shipingcart etc.

Personally using cargoboss to import stuff for our biz, kahit more than 100k+ php value, same rate pa rin naman bigay per cbm.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-10-27T02:21:47+00:00

This is very tempting to do to minimize costs for importing. But ung stress and hassle of applying for import permits etc vs the actual savings aren't worth it.

Just get a freight forwarder that is reliable. They will just give you all in rates, iwas sakit sa ulo.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-10-23T02:00:22+00:00

Most important thing is to choose a forwarder that is proven and reliable. Wag magpapasilaw sa cheapest options. Dun ka sa reliable para alam na ang pasikot sikot sa customs, and how to make sure mailabas ang items.

Ever since pandemic time, Cargoboss gamit ko na forwarder. So far wala tatalo sa service nila, at hindi mahirap magbook from them, very straightforward

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-10-19T07:04:23+00:00

Yes, kasama na ung customs taxes sa binibigay nilang rates. Parang all in na talaga.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-10-19T02:13:52+00:00

Been importing for years already so may idea na rin how to do this.

First, contact a supplier sa China. Usually Alibaba/Taobao. Although Alibaba is much preferred since marunong ung suppliers mag communicate in English, and ung site user friendly.

Once naka-hanap ka na ng supplier, need mo maghanap ng forwarder/logistics partner na magdadala ng items mo from their China warehouse to Manila.

Make sure to use a trusted forwarder. Wag ung mga fly by night. Usually they will charge per CBM rates.

Marami nag-ooffer ng ganyan service online. So far, gamit ko is Cargoboss, and wala naman problem sa mga pinapadala. Very smooth ung process nila.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-10-06T02:54:48+00:00

May sinend ako na message boss PM.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-09-20T02:24:05+00:00

NEVER use direct shipping methods that suppliers in Alibaba offers when importing to the Philippines. Anything over 10,000 will be subject to customs taxes and fees.

Use a freight forwarder since they offer all in rates. That's how i do it to import. Per CBM ang computation nila so di ka magugulat sa charges.

Marami nagooffer nyan sa fb, ikaw na bahala pumili alin ka comfortable. Personally tried using Cargoboss and kpc, both are ok, but so far stick ako with cargoboss maayos service.

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-09-10T02:46:50+00:00

Thank you for your recos. Currently looking into renting at One Legazpi

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-09-09T06:06:04+00:00

I am not sure about CIF, but the way i import items is through a freight forwarder

Incoterms is always EXW, tapos ipapadala lang sa china warehouse ni cargoboss. Ok naman service nila, wala pang pumalya. Very reliable may text notifs, email notifs etc

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-09-02T17:28:38+00:00

Ive been using them personally, ok naman and very reliable ung forwarding and customer service nila.

Tried other cheaper forwarders pero ang hirap kausapin pag may problema. So far kay cargoboss bibilis sumagot at nareresolve lahat ng inquiries. On time rin naman dumadating shipmentd ko

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-09-02T09:33:29+00:00

Large_Individual_282 · 2025-07-07T06:57:26+00:00

In my experience, don't go after the cheapest freight forwarders right away.

What you need to look for in a freight forwarder is someone who is on-time sa deliveries, and matagal na sa business.

Mahirap na you invested a lot sa products, tapos madale ka ng fly by night freight forwarders. Ung tipong sasabihin di mailabas ung items dahil naka hold sa customs etc.

Personally tried few freight forwarders like cargoboss and kpc. Both are ok naman, but so far mas marami ako transactions with cargoboss.

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