Ethan Cole

Research Editor: Pricing analysis, shipping-line comparisons, and agent-fee structures.

Ethan Cole is Research Editor at AllChinaBuy Tips, tracking shipping rates, agent fees and delivery times across lines and building the comparison tables. Test parcels are ordered through different shipping lines every quarter, providing actual orders for the line research. Each test records cost, transit time and customs handling, keeping the charges and delivery process as distinct parts of the material. Ethan also monitors AllChinaBuy fee changes and updates the guides accordingly, using the quarterly parcel tests and ongoing fee tracking in comparisons and guide revisions.

6 years covering this niche

shipping lines
agent fees
customs
delivery times
pricing
comparison tables
logistics

Career timeline

2018: Started as a logistics analyst in Shenzhen
2020: Moved to Guangzhou to work for a cross-border freight forwarder
2023: Joined AllChinaBuy Tips as Research Editor

Credentials

Data Analytics Certificate: Coursera 2020
Supply Chain Management: Guangzhou Logistics Institute 2018

How I test

Each quarter, Ethan orders test parcels through different shipping lines and records cost, transit time and customs handling. AllChinaBuy fee changes are monitored, and the guides are updated accordingly.