Alan Fan - Founder & CEO, AEB Logistics
Alan Fan is the Founder & CEO of AEB Logistics, specializing in China to USA shipping, ocean freight, air freight, and US customs clearance support for American importers.
With over two decades in global shipping, Alan Fan helps U.S. businesses navigate China to USA shipping with clarity, control, and confidence.
From Global Carrier Executive to Trusted China–USA Logistics Partner
For more than 20 years, Alan Fan has worked inside the global shipping industry, managing and optimizing international trade lanes — especially routes connecting China to the USA.
Before founding AEB Logistics in 2016, Alan spent over a decade as a Line Manager at CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading ocean carriers. There, he oversaw major trade routes including ocean freight from China to USA, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Prior to that, he held a similar leadership role at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), managing shipping lines between China, North America, and Japan.
During those years, he gained an insider’s understanding of how international freight truly operates:
- How carrier pricing works
- Why container capacity fluctuates
- What causes port congestion
- How documentation errors affect US customs clearance
- Where hidden logistics costs originate
And he saw a consistent pattern:
The businesses carrying the most risk were often small and mid-sized U.S. importers.
Why AEB Logistics Was Founded
In 2016, Alan established AEB Logistics in Qingdao, China — not simply to become another freight forwarder from China to USA, but to build a company focused on protecting importers.
He understood that importing from China to USA is more than booking cargo space.
It requires:
- Coordination with Chinese factories
- Accurate export documentation
- Reliable ocean and air freight from China to USA
- Careful compliance with U.S. import regulations
- Proactive risk management before goods even leave China
AEB Logistics was built around one core idea:
U.S. importers deserve a reliable supply chain partner in China — not just a freight quote.
Seeing Both Sides of the Supply Chain
Operating on the ground in China allows Alan and his team to solve problems at the source:
- Factory shipment delays
- Incorrect HS codes
- Incomplete export documents
- Loading and container inspection issues
At the same time, his strategic focus remains on what matters most to U.S. clients:
- Smooth US customs clearance
- Avoiding demurrage and detention charges
- Reducing total landed cost
- Maintaining inventory flow
- Protecting cash flow timing
This dual perspective — operational control in China and importer-focused strategy in the U.S. — defines AEB’s approach to China to USA shipping.
More Than Ocean Freight — Managing Total Landed Cost
Many companies compete purely on freight rates.
Alan believes the real challenge is controlling total landed cost when shipping from China to the United States.
Under his leadership, AEB Logistics supports:
- Ocean freight China to USA
- Air freight from China to USA
- FCL and LCL shipments
- Door-to-door solutions
- Customs coordination and documentation review
But more importantly, the company focuses on preventing costly surprises that impact growing businesses.
Because in global trade:
The cheapest freight rate rarely equals the lowest total cost.
Supporting Growing U.S. Importers
Alan primarily works with:
- E-commerce brands
- Amazon sellers
- Retail importers
- Industrial distributors
- Small and mid-sized businesses importing from China
Many do not have in-house logistics departments. For them, AEB Logistics becomes an extension of their operations — a trusted supply chain partner in China managing shipments from origin to U.S. destination.
Leadership Built on Experience
Alan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Qingdao University. His leadership is shaped by:
- Decades managing global shipping lines
- Navigating freight market volatility
- Adapting to tariff and trade policy changes
- Managing capacity during supply chain crises
He has witnessed how quickly disruptions in China to USA freight can affect businesses — and how preparation makes the difference.
A Clear Mission
Alan’s mission is straightforward:
To make China to USA shipping predictable, transparent, and strategically managed for American importers.
Not just moving containers.
But helping businesses grow with confidence when sourcing from China.
Connect with Alan
If you are importing from China and looking for a reliable freight forwarder from China to USA who understands both carrier operations and importer challenges, Alan welcomes the conversation.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aebalanfan/