How Derya Found a Reliable Logistics Company for Shipping to Turkey

I received an inquiry from my Turkish client, Derya, about air freight costs for 3 tons of ceramic artworks from China to Turkey. Derya has been importing goods from China for years and used to work with two logistics companies. However, in the past year, both companies have had issues with minor damages and delays, with shipments sitting at the warehouse for a week without any attention. This led Derya to become dissatisfied with them, and he wanted to find a more reliable company for this new order. While pricing is important, good service is essential.freight forwarder china

Derya put a lot of effort into finding a new international logistics companyfor shippingto Turkey, comparing various options, and eventually came across us by chance. There are over 60,000 logistics companies in Shenzhen alone, all claiming to be the best, so it’s crucial for customers to know how to identify the truly reliable ones by focusing on core factors.freight forwarder china

If a customer is unfamiliar with a logistics company, they can ask which logistics associations the company is a member of. Joining multiple, well-known associations is a sign of strength since these associations often require membership fees and have specific criteria that need to be met, so not every logistics company can join them easily. By checking if a company is part of these well-known associations, customers can narrow down their options.freight forwarder china

For me, being part of logistics associations also makes my job smoother. When looking to partner with foreign shipping companies, these associations act like a firewall, filtering out smaller, less professional companies and helping us identify those that are strong and qualified. For instance, we at Sunny Worldwide Logistics have earned a 3A certification from CIFA. Moving from 1A to 2A, and now 3A, reflects our company’s growing strength. Additionally, associations can act as mediators, resolving conflicts between customers and companies, or between logistics companies themselves. This is why industry giants like Walmart, Costco, Huawei, and over a hundred other top companies have relied on us for service. In our 20+ years in business, Sunny Worldwide Logistics has never been late unless due to natural disasters.freight forwarder china

In fact, we are members of many logistics associations, such as:

- **WCA:** The World Cargo Alliance, a global freight forwarding network; we are a senior member, member number 87909.

- **CIFA:** China International Freight Forwarders Association, 3A certified member.freight forwarder china

- **WIFFA:** The Worldwide Freight Forwarders Association.

- **ISEA:** International Shipping Enterprises Alliance, a global shipping enterprises alliance.freight forwarder china

- **JCtrans:** JCtrans is one of China’s leading international freight forwarding companies.

- **Shenzhen Aviation Association:** As a vice president unit of this association, Sunny Worldwide Logistics has made significant contributions to the air logistics sector.freight forwarder china

These associations provide us with reliable agency services, and the foreign associations help us select quality freight agents and offer transit services, which are crucial for an international logistics company.freight forwarder china

Moreover, a good logistics company must evolve with the changing business landscape. With the rise of e-commerce, the proportion of e-commerce shipments is gradually increasing. Last week, during a Shenzhen Shipping Association meeting, Chairman Li shared that, at least in air freight, e-commerce shipments now outpace traditional ones. The trade structure is changing, with more high-value products being shipped, and the logistics industry is also evolving. For example, many shipping companies now allow online booking, which serves as a reminder for logistics companies to offer more refined, diversified, and comprehensive services to grow in this competitive environment.freight forwarder china

For instance, in Atlanta, we offer value-added services through our 6,000-square-meter overseas warehouse. Located in an industrial park, it’s easy to hire local workers. The warehouse manager used to run a clothing factory in China, so we can handle clothing orders, including simple tasks like ironing, sewing on buttons, trimming threads, and replacing labels, on behalf of our clients. This is an extension and upgrade of our logistics services. Though these tasks may seem simple, they can become challenging if a client’s shipment has already arrived overseas and they need to replace labels without the support of a logistics company like ours.freight forwarder china

At Yantian Port, we have an exclusive foreign trade warehouse, one of only three among Shenzhen’s 60,000 logistics companies. We own an 1,800-square-meter Class A office building, ranking in the top 3 in our industry. We also have our own fleet of trucks, something only 10% of our peers have. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance.freight forwarder china