Priya Raman

Research Editor

Agent-fee structures, shipping-line comparisons, and customs data.

Priya Raman is Research Editor at hipobuykakobuy, maintaining the database of agent fees, shipping-line performance and customs seizure rates. Agent fees and line rates are tracked daily, with delivery times recorded from dispatch to doorstep across multiple countries. Customs data is verified with official sources, and the comparison tables are updated every 90 days. The scoring method uses a five-point scale with hands-on scores from 4.0 to 5.0, alongside the daily price records, cross-country delivery data and official customs information used in the research.

7 years covering this niche

Areas of focus

Agent fees / Shipping lines / Customs procedures / Parcel tracking / Import duties / Freight forwarding

Career timeline

2018

Began covering e-commerce logistics for a trade publication

2020

Joined a freight forwarding company as research analyst

2022

Joined hipobuykakobuy as Research Editor

Credentials

• Certified International Trade Professional — Forum for International Trade Training (2020)
• Customs Broker License — Indian Customs (2019)

How I test

Priya tracks agent fees and shipping-line rates daily, records dispatch-to-doorstep delivery times across multiple countries, and verifies customs data with official sources. Scoring uses a five-point scale, with hands-on scores from 4.0 to 5.0. The comparison tables are updated every 90 days.