shipping agent (EN)
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Shipping agents represent the ship owner in a foreign port. They make sure customs is cleared in a timely manner so that the cargo doesn't have to stay too long in the port. Shipping agents also ensure that insurance, licences and other formalities are in order.
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Source aliases (EN)
- boarding clerk
- owners charterers agent
- liner agent
- shipping proxy
- ship local representative
- ship representative
- ships agent
- cargo agent
- port agent
- shipping representative
- water clerk
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 12
- ensure compliance with port regulations
- apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
- control trade commercial documentation
- make bids in forward auctions
- manage import export licenses
- comply with regulations related to export in different countries
- provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions
- provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions
- keep up-to-date to current customs regulations
- international import export regulations
- port regulation
- liaise with port users
Optional (EN) · 13
- create import-export commercial documentation
- observe freight shipment loaders
- keep written records of cargo
- prepare bills of lading
- oversee arrival and departure of ships into port
- inspect freight
- administer multi-modal logistics
- handle shipment paperwork
- coordinate export transportation activities
- book cargo
- analyse shipping rates
- coordinate import transportation activities
- liaise with transportation services
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