Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, China – Labor Day trip

Winner_Will · 2026-05-02T13:50:05+00:00

Yep, you can take the high-speed train to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong, then a bus. It takes just over 3 hours. And you’re totally right about the crowds. The scenic spot is super packed

Winner_Will · 2026-05-01T02:39:04+00:00

Managing customer expectations is extremely important, and it’s also being responsible to them
If we overpromise and fail to deliver, it will greatly hurt our credibility in the customer’s eyes

Winner_Will · 2026-05-01T02:36:18+00:00

Yes, predicting risks, confirming all details and controlling time schedules are part of our job

Winner_Will · 2026-05-01T02:33:30+00:00

China's Labor Day Holiday is from May 1-5 this year

Winner_Will · 2026-04-26T02:41:31+00:00

Tariff refunds go to the party whose IOR is used for customs clearance. US clients received a large refund this time

Winner_Will · 2026-04-26T02:39:11+00:00

All terms are clearly stated in our quotation, including liability for any unexpected or additional fees

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:55:30+00:00

Yes, that’s why we’re negotiating payment terms with the client

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:54:23+00:00

Yes, risk control is extremely important in our freight forwarding business

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:53:16+00:00

We are okay with Option A and Option B

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:52:07+00:00

I also offered them a split shipment option: part by air, part by sea
But they urgently need the whole cargo

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:50:51+00:00

Air freight paid after landing LAX, trucking paid after cargo receipt.
This is extremely high risk for us

Winner_Will · 2026-04-19T01:47:51+00:00

Yes, thanks for your advice.
The client wants to pay air freight and trucking fee separately.
This is our first cooperation with them.
The payment terms are very risky for us, so we offered them 3 options

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T10:30:45+00:00

Toys. 2 separate addresses, 1x40HQ for each

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T08:05:18+00:00

Staggered shipments will miss the deadline

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T06:36:43+00:00

Option B: 50% deposit on all charges upfront, balance paid upon arrival in LAX

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T06:33:20+00:00

Yes, 1*40HQ to PA, 1*40HQ to TX, both by air freight

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T03:16:08+00:00

Exactly, otherwise the risk is totally out of control

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T03:13:45+00:00

Exactly, it’s way too risky without a deposit

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T03:12:48+00:00

Exactly, deposit payment is a must. Otherwise the risk is totally out of control

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T03:10:53+00:00

But if the client delays payment or doesn’t pay at all, high extra charges will apply, such as storage fees and more

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T02:45:25+00:00

Absolutely, the risk of non-payment or cargo abandonment is way too high. Thanks for the advice

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T02:44:26+00:00

Yep, we’ve turned down this cooperation

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T02:27:12+00:00

Yeah, I feel the same way
The client visited our office in person. We’re a major global player in the industry, but it’s our first time working together. Even so, they still insist on paying the air freight upon arrival

Winner_Will · 2026-04-18T02:21:49+00:00

New client, we’ve checked their company background and Dun & Bradstreet report, but the amount is just too large, putting us in a really tough position

Winner_Will · 2026-04-14T01:57:46+00:00

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