Shipping to South America with transfer in Madrid is expensive, but Hongmingda Internat...

Shipping to South America with transfer in Madrid is expensive, but Hongmingda International Shipping Company also chose it decisively

Let me share a little story about international shipping to South America that's worth hearing.

Mr. Chen, who runs an electronics factory in Guangzhou, had a shipment to South America. Due to the international situation, if he took the usual route through Country U, there would be a risk of the electronics being detained. The client was pressing for the delivery, so Mr. Chen needed to finalize this matter immediately. Knowing that I have 26 years of experience in international shipping company and have handled all sorts of challenges, Mr. Chen directly handed this matter over to me.

There are generally three routes to South America: Guangzhou-Country U-South America, Guangzhou-Australia-South America, and Guangzhou-Europe-South America. With the Country U route off the table, the Australian route, while cheaper, has unstable flights, especially since the leg from Australia to South America is just an auxiliary route, making the timing unreliable. Despite the attractive price and our potential high profit, as a responsible international shipping company, we prioritize the client's timing and service. Given the current instability, I decisively abandoned this option.

In the end, we chose the more reliable European route, even though the transfer cost in Europe is higher and most international shipping companies would not choose it. There are many transfer points in Europe, such as London, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, but the selection requires skill. Generally, choosing Amsterdam is cheaper, but the second-leg transfer is not very stable, so I decisively abandoned it. From Europe to South America, the best route is via Madrid. Although the cost is higher, I still chose Madrid. As a responsible international shipping company, we prioritize ensuring Mr. Chen's shipment's timing and service, even if it means lower profits for us.

This example shows that even with the same route, different international shipping companies have a lot of discretion in selecting transfer points, which customers usually don't know about. This is one reason why quotes from different international shipping companies vary. Therefore, choosing a freight forwarder is not just about comparing prices. Price is only one part; price, timing, and service are all essential, and the key lies in the level of responsibility the freight forwarding company has.

Transferring via Madrid, the cost is about 35 RMB, but it ensures reliable timing and service. I sent the detailed plan to Mr. Chen, who was very pleased, saying that very few other international shipping companies would be so meticulous.

After the goods arrived in Madrid, our freight forwarding alliance agency handled the transfer. I closely monitored the entire journey, continuously tracking the flight's status, checking for delays, and reviewing the flight's punctuality over the past 14 days, whether it was 70% or 80%. We kept Mr. Chen updated with this information. Once the cargo was loaded onto the flight, it was scheduled to take off the next day. I also monitored whether the flight departed on time the next day. We tracked the entire journey from start to finish until the goods successfully arrived at the destination, then we informed Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen was full of praise for our diligent and responsible attitude, saying that our international shipping company, having been in business for 26 years and continuing to grow, truly stands out.

Actually, Hongmingda Logistics, like us, has its own booking system, trucks, container trailers, and warehouses. Our services include consolidated shipping, collection and transportation, customs clearance, insurance, settlement, and other integrated services. After 26 years of development, Hongmingda Logistics has become one of the few international shipping companies. We are a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NV007258) approved by the Ministry of Transport of China, a senior member of the Global Freight Association WCA (87909), and have joined logistics associations like WIFFA and JCTRANS since 2006. It's not an exaggeration to say it's hard to find another company like us in China.

As an international shipping company with 26 years of operation, we have our own 1800 square meter grade-A office building in Shenzhen, welcome to visit or video call; we have our own logistics fleet and a 6000 square meter overseas warehouse in Atlanta, one of the few in the industry. Feel free to contact me.