Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
comply with regulations related to export in different countriescontrol trade commercial documentationensure compliance with port regulationsprovide advice to clients in terms of export restrictionsmake bids in forward auctionsmanage import export licenseskeep up-to-date to current customs regulationsprovide advice to clients in terms of import restrictionsliaise with port usersapply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulationsanalyse shipping ratesobserve freight shipment loaderscreate import-export commercial documentationprepare bills of ladingcoordinate import transportation activitiesbook cargocoordinate export transportation activitiesadminister multi-modal logisticsoversee arrival and departure of ships into porthandle shipment paperworkkeep written records of cargoinspect freightliaise with transportation services