3 More Tips for Choosing an Ocean Freight Company

In the past, we’ve offered guidelines for helping you find the right ocean freight company to handle your shipments. In this post, we’re going to share 3 more tips that will further help you in the buying process. Many of these tips are based on the changing economic climate facing the shipping industry right now.

1. Make sure the company is financially viable—The unfortunate reality is that today’s unstable economic climate has taken its toll on many ocean shipping companies. As a shipper, you want to make certain the ocean freight company you choose is going to be there for you now and in the future. Do plenty of research to determine if the ocean freight shipper is financially viable. After all, the last thing you want is for the shipping company to close down while your goods are still in transit.
   
   
2. Review the ocean freight company’s performance—As the saying goes, “The proof is in the pudding.” If the ocean freight company you choose routinely delays your shipments or just isn’t reliable, you need to take your business elsewhere. Also, read customer reviews of the ocean shipper online before you decide on which company to work with.
   
   
3. Test their customer service—It’s always a good idea to call around to several ocean freight companies to get a feel for the level of customer service they provide. Chances are, if the people you talk to on the phone now aren’t helpful, they’d be even less helpful in the future. Make sure you feel comfortable with the customer service agents before you choose to work with the provider.

Amerijet has an outstanding reputation as an Ocean Freight Company and can answer all of your questions regarding ocean freight shipping.