Hey guys!血泪教训 from those in cross-border e-commerce: choosing a freight forwarder is like finding a life partner—they must be reliable for the long haul! But the freight forwarder industry is full of pitfalls right now. These three types of "pit kings" must be avoided at all costs. Stepping on just one can make you lose all your money! First type: The "Price Assassin". They lure you in with rock-bottom prices that make you happy to ship goods, but as soon as the goods are in their hands, they change their tune! All kinds of outrageous additional fees are piled on, and the original freight of a few hundred yuan finally becomes four digits! They specialize in one-time deals, cheating one company after another. Anyway, there's a huge information gap in the online world—they're betting that you don't know their shady history! Remember: a 10% fluctuation in the market price is normal, but if the quote is ridiculously low, block them immediately without hesitation! Second type: The "Unlicensed Black Broker". These are shell companies without even the most basic Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) qualification, talking big about "guaranteed customs clearance" and "ultra-low prices"! They promise air freight but change it to fast shipping, and fast shipping to turtle-speed slow shipping. For any delays, they always shift the blame to customs inspections or port strikes! Once goods are lost or detained, they vanish into thin air! Before cooperating, you must check their qualifications—those without licenses are ticking time bombs! Third type: The "Reckless Jack-of-All-Trades". They claim to "ship anything", taking away sensitive goods and dangerous goods in one go! Don't think you've met a powerful master—they're actually dancing on the tip of a knife! They secretly mix prohibited items with ordinary goods. Once caught by customs, goods detention and fines are the least of your worries—you might even end up in court! The most unfair part is that ordinary sellers get implicated innocently! The identification method is super simple: directly ask, "Can you ship sensitive goods? Do you need qualifications?" If they say "No problem", delete them as friends immediately to stay safe! When looking for a freight forwarder, don't just focus on price! A company's strength, industry reputation, and years of operation are all indispensable! If you're not sure, feel free to ask me anytime! I'm Xiaofeixiang. Follow me to avoid all the pitfalls in cross-border logistics and transform from a newbie to an industry veteran in no time!