CARGO COMPETENCE
CARGO COMPETENCE (C.C.I.) is a Class-A forwarder headquartered in Qingdao, China. The company operates through a broad network of offices in major ports and industrial hubs, including Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Lianyungang, and Hong Kong, enabling comprehensive coverage for both import and export shipments. C.C.I. handles a range of logistics services encompassing seafreight, airfreight, and sea-air combinations, with capacity across FCL and LCL movements. The organization emphasizes an integrated approach to international logistics, supported by in-house expertise across freight management, customs brokerage, and personal effects services.
A key strength highlighted by the company is its ability to negotiate favorable rates and service contracts with major carriers and airlines. C.C.I. maintains established cooperation with leading shipping lines and carriers, including Maersk, MSC, CMA, CSAV, MOL, KLINE, EMC, and CSCL, which underpins competitive pricing and reliable space availability on critical trade lanes to the USA, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The business reports substantial export volume, with around 20,000 TEU of FCL outbound annually and steady growth in ocean import activity, averaging about 8,000 TEU per year. This scale supports regular scheduling, capacity planning, and proactive shipment management.
Operationally, C.C.I. emphasizes customer communication and supplier coordination. Shipments are managed using Purchase Order numbers supplied by overseas customers, with ongoing updates on order status and progress. The company engages suppliers proactively to secure shorter lead times and to keep customers informed of developments throughout the lifecycle of each order. In addition to traditional freight forwarding services, C.C.I. leverages its market knowledge in China to recommend potential suppliers aligned with product characteristics, ensuring a well-informed supply chain approach for overseas customers. The combination of widespread office presence, carrier relationships, and systematic shipment oversight positions C.C.I. as a capable partner for businesses seeking reliable cross-border logistics solutions.
While the original materials emphasize the company’s experience and relationships with international carriers, the profile reflects a focus on efficient rate negotiation, service reliability, and robust customer communications as core pillars of its operations. The breadth of services—from air and sea freight to inland transport and customs brokerage—illustrates an integrated model designed to support end-to-end international trade needs for clients engaging with global markets.
