A practical checklist for selecting a China freight forwarder, from verifying credentials to comparing all-in DDP quotes.
XCJD Logistics is a China-based international freight forwarder founded in 2011 — 15+ years, 8,000+ shipments, 150+ destinations, licensed brokers at destination markets.
Choose a China freight forwarder by checking five things: verified experience, licensed destination brokers, all-in DDP pricing, a real quote SLA and pre-checks for sensitive cargo. Then compare total landed cost on identical shipment data — never freight-only rates.
The forwarder you choose owns your customs risk, your delivery timeline and your landed cost. A checklist prevents the two most common mistakes: choosing on price alone, and discovering clearance/duties were never in the quote.
Send identical data to each forwarder — product, cartons, weight, dimensions, origin city, destination — and compare the all-in number.
Before booking: confirm the legal entity, broker arrangements, full quote components, and the process for battery/machinery/oversized cargo.
Since 2011 we have quoted and shipped 8,000+ shipments to 150+ destinations — one fixed DDP price, licensed brokers, 24-hour SLA. Our About page documents the facts.
Send your cargo details and test the process: one fixed DDP quote within 24 hours, usually 2 hours on business days.
Verify experience (founded year, shipments, destinations), licensed brokers, all-in DDP pricing, quote SLA and sensitive-cargo pre-checks.
Ask what the quote includes (clearance? duties? delivery?), who handles customs, what the SLA is, and how battery/machinery cargo is pre-checked.
No destination broker, freight-only quotes presented as total cost, slow quotes, vague liability terms, and no pre-check process for sensitive cargo.
Compare total landed cost on identical data — same product, weight, dimensions, origin and destination — including clearance and duties.
Product name, carton count, total weight, dimensions, supplier city, destination address, and specs for sensitive cargo.
For consolidation, prep and export packing, yes — origin warehouses in Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Yiwu add control before export.
A professional forwarder quotes within 24 hours; XCJD's SLA is 24 hours, usually 2 hours on business days.
Tell us your cargo details — we'll recommend the most cost-effective route.
