International freight second opinion
Are You Overpaying for International Freight?
The lowest rate on the page is not always the lowest-cost shipment. Send me one lane, one current quote, or one recurring freight problem. I’ll show you what I would investigate before your next booking decision.
GET A SECOND OPINIONNo obligation to change forwarders. No generic sales pitch. One experienced second look at the shipment.
COST
“The quote looked competitive. The final invoice didn’t.”
ROUTING
“The shipment is moving, but the routing may not be the smartest option.”
CONTROL
“You have tracking, but not enough visibility to prevent exceptions.”
What I check
- —Rate structure and exclusions
- —Origin and destination charges
- —FAK vs spot, rate validity and GRI/PSS exposure
- —Routing and transshipment
- —FCL/LCL and air/ocean alternatives
- —Free time, chassis, drayage and accessorial exposure
- —Incoterm responsibility
- —Customs/brokerage coordination
- —Special equipment and project cargo options where relevant
- —Reporting, exception management and operational visibility
Raja Torain
Global Sales Director, NAX Global Logistics
25+ years in international logistics
Air • Ocean • Project Cargo • Brokerage Coordination • Warehousing
Author of “Duty Drawback: Get Your Money Back From Customs”
How I compare an international freight quote
Before comparing numbers, I normalize every quote to the same shipment scope: same pickup and delivery points, cargo details, mode, equipment and timing. Then I read each one across origin and destination handling, main carriage, inland delivery, customs/brokerage coordination, routing and transshipment, rate basis and validity, free time, accessorial exposure, transit and exclusions.
If the scope differs, the lowest headline rate can still produce the higher delivered cost. The useful question is not which total is smaller, but which quote prices the movement you actually need.
Send one lane, quote or problem
Questions
Do I have to change freight forwarders?
No. The review is a second look at one shipment or lane. If a NAX option is worth comparing I’ll show it; if your current setup is sound I’ll say so.
What can I send for review?
One lane, one current quote or rate sheet, or a description of a recurring freight problem — origin, destination, mode, commodity and rough volume are enough to start.
Is this only for ocean freight?
No. Air, ocean FCL and LCL, project cargo, warehousing and how brokerage is coordinated with transport can all be reviewed.
Can you look at machinery or oversized cargo?
Yes. Out-of-gauge, flat-rack, breakbulk and project cargo are a core part of my background; packed dimensions and weights help.
Who handles customs brokerage?
Formal customs brokerage is handled by appropriately licensed or authorized professionals. I am not a licensed customs broker; I look at how brokerage is coordinated with the movement.