Looking for a reliable freight forwarder to Italy

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to find a reliable freight forwarder in China who can consolidate packages and ship them to Italy.

I’m looking for someone with a good reputation, clear communication, reasonable prices, and experience handling international shipments to Europe.

I’ve seen many freight forwarders on Alibaba and other platforms, but it’s hard to know who is actually trustworthy.

How do you usually verify a freight forwarder before sending them money or products?

What red flags should I watch out for?

Are there any freight forwarders you’ve personally had good experiences with?

Is Alibaba Trade Assurance useful for this kind of service?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!