As a seller of beauty products, I wanted to export cosmetics from China to the Philippines efficiently and without delays. Here’s what I learned through actual experience. 1. Confirm Product Registration Requirements Before anything else, I checked with the Philippines FDA (Food and Drug Administration) whether the cosmetics I
When I started consolidating goods from several China-based suppliers into one shipment bound for the Philippines, I quickly realized that coordination and trade compliance were crucial to success. 1. Choose a Centralized Logistics Partner I worked with a freight forwarder that offered Philippines shipping by charter vessel, which allowed
When I decided to export halal-certified goods from China to the Philippines, I quickly realized how crucial it is to ensure compliance with both halal certification standards and local import regulations. Step 1: Understand Halal Certification Requirements The first step was verifying that my China-based supplier had proper halal
As a small food trader sourcing snacks and packaged goods from China, exporting to the Philippines sounded complex at first—but with the right steps and logistics partner, I made it work efficiently. Step 1: Understand Food Export Regulations Before shipping, I worked closely with a customs broker to ensure
When I needed to ship multiple types of goods—including fragile products—to the Philippines, I realized that splitting cargo shipments was the best way to manage risk, cost, and delivery timelines. Why I Chose to Split Shipments I was sending both consumer electronics and home decor items. Shipping them together
When I first started shipping to the Philippines under CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) terms, I realized that understanding my responsibilities as the buyer was key. CIF meant the seller handled costs, insurance, and freight to the port in the Philippines—but everything after arrival was my responsibility. 1. Work
As a small business owner exporting from China to the Philippines, I quickly learned that obtaining the correct shipping permits for the Philippines is essential to avoid delays or fines. Here’s how I handled it step-by-step: Step 1: Understand What Permits You Need Before shipping, I checked with my
When I began importing consumer goods into Malaysia from multiple factories across China, coordinating shipments in batches became essential. It helped me manage cross-border transportation China to Malaysia more efficiently and reduced overall shipping costs. Step 1: Plan Batch Timing Around Supplier Schedules I created a shared calendar with
When I started exporting to Malaysia, I quickly realized how powerful freight platforms could be. They helped me streamline the Malaysia goods import channel from China and allowed me to optimize the shipping route to Malaysia—saving both time and cost. Step 1: Choose the Right Freight Platform I compared
When I started managing China trade shipments to Malaysian businesses, one of the unexpected costs I faced was demurrage fees—charges for keeping containers at the port beyond the free period. Over time, I learned several strategies to avoid these unnecessary expenses, especially when using B2B shipping solutions for Malaysia
