1. Evaluate the freight forwarding company. Check if they have an OTI license. You can check the company license at Federal Maritime Commission website.

2. Don’t send your balikbayan box to a company who has unknown background. Check the company profile; search the Internet. They may give a lot of promises, time and safety-wise, but some promises are made to be broken.

3. Do check the history of the freight forwarding company ask your friends and check the Internet.

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