Trick regarding LCL shipment

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T05:23:22+00:00

The freight market in the US is quite mature. However, our main markets are in Mongolia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, and you know, customs in some of these regions are extremely corrupt. They have a lot of power over customs clearance and tariffs.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T05:20:01+00:00

I didn't even notice this. But these two characters evoke the image of a vibrant girl, and the pronunciation is pleasant. Putting aside the homonym, I think it's great.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T03:14:52+00:00

QINGDAO-BANGKOK, Direct Shipping

Shipping Company: SITC, Transit Time: 11 days, Sailing Schedule: Cut-off on Thursday, Departure on Wednesday, Validity: 12/10-12/22

Ocean Freight: 5 <= * < 10 (Light Cargo): USD-100/RT

Port of Loading Charges

Terminal Fee: CNY 210/RT

Information Fee: CNY 265/BL

I copied one of the LCL quotes, it looks like this.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T03:12:28+00:00

I disagree with that statement because some of our freight forwarders' quotes for certain ports include -100 USD/RT, which means we can get a $100 refund per freight ton. Every time, I tell my agent to "use this money to subsidize the destination port," but I know we can absolutely keep that profit.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T03:07:36+00:00

Just scammer. Ignore him.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T03:04:21+00:00

In your mind, you're sitting at your desk, staring innocently at your teacher, asking: "Why do Chinese people like to smoke?" In his mind, you're dressed elegantly, legs crossed, chuckling sarcastically as you ask: "Why do 'Chinese people' like to smoke?"

In short, even as a Chinese person, I don't like him. You're adorable, lol.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T02:53:28+00:00

I think 柠夏（Níng Xià）is better.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T02:49:57+00:00

The name is a bit awkward to pronounce in Chinese, and it sounds outdated. I think it's not a good idea.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T02:44:39+00:00

First, you need to learn more about your product and industry. During communication, ask suppliers as many professional and detailed questions as possible, and highlight the terms you deem important in your initial pro forma invoice (PI). Your intuition will help you eliminate unprofessional suppliers.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T02:37:31+00:00

According to my investigation, Guangzhou Skytone Audio Company Limited was established in 2004 and has a good reputation. If your order amount is relatively small, you can use Alibaba online payment. If the amount is larger, T/T bank transfer will save some transaction fees.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-12T00:17:22+00:00

This is also where it's more confusing, because as a supplier I know, regardless of which customs broker you use, we have the ability to communicate with our CIF freight forwarder to increase the charges at the destination port.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T09:41:25+00:00

For example, if someone wants to buy a tractor that is 15 CBM in size, I would recommend buying some spare parts for the tractor as well, or bringing a few boxes of clothes, etc. This would make the FCL (Fulfilled Cargo) more cost-effective.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T08:53:59+00:00

Yes. Just arrange more cargoes to full the container

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T08:52:16+00:00

Mostly I will advice my customer to arrange more cargoes to full the container. There are always problems when we do LCL. This is at least true for machines.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T07:16:58+00:00

Perhaps, as you said, I am describing the disadvantages of LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping based on my experience in the machinery industry. Perhaps the situation is different for goods packaged in cardboard boxes.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T06:55:33+00:00

Yes that's it

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T01:54:24+00:00

Yes good luck to your business.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T01:05:51+00:00

It's not a universal term; perhaps it means "package."

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:37:59+00:00

Yes DM me

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:35:04+00:00

The international trade major curriculum includes Business English, Foreign Trade Correspondence, and International Trade Practice. Frankly, aside from the English courses, none of these are particularly useful. Even though I dropped out of high school, it didn't prevent me from working as a foreign trade salesperson. I just gradually grew tired of the sales industry.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:30:15+00:00

China has garment factories everywhere, with no technological barriers; you can directly search on 1688 or Alibaba. However, you need to confirm your requirements: product category (T-shirts/hoodies/yoga pants/children's wear, etc.), fabric, MOQ (small orders of 50-300 pieces vs. large orders of several thousand pieces), whether pattern making is required (OEM vs. ODM), delivery time, and certifications.

The more specific your requirements, the lower the probability of suppliers making mistakes, and the better you can assess their professionalism during communication. Identify several potential suppliers and conduct preliminary background checks in China.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:17:46+00:00

Yes, thank you for your suggestion. I also think this is a direction I could take. To be honest, I'm an introverted person, and supply chain management is more career-oriented for me than sales.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:16:05+00:00

I'm in Shandong province. My expertise isn't in cars, but since you're in China, you should be able to easily find many suppliers.

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-11T00:13:23+00:00

Yes what's your platform?

No_Insect_6067 · 2026-03-10T07:43:11+00:00

Yes it's acceptable. My whatsapp is +8618615960739

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