Re: Shipping questions desperately need answers

PotO wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have just started a business. The first shipment is coming out of
> Shanghai, China to Los Angeles. I got a quote online from FedEx and DHL and
> it is 50% of the total value of the goods. I would like to know if anyone
> know of any other reliable shipping companies out there I could use in order
> to reduce the shipping cost and thus make some profit.
> 
> Thanking you in advance for your help.
> 
> LN
> 
have you looked into UPS?  There are also small companies that 
specialize in niche markets.  Shipping between china and L.A. definately 
looks like a niche market.  I don't know about the west coast, but I 
know on the east coast there are companies that specialize in certain 
shipping routes between europe and latin america to the US in NJ 
(Newark).  There must be the same type of companies on the west coast. 
Ask around at the Port Authority or the main chamber of commerce.  They 
may also have a phone book listing.  I've noticed this is starting to 
fade away due to companies using web sites but it doesn't hurt to check.