An export agency company is not completely equivalent to a freight forwarder. A freight forwarder, that is, a shipping agent, is mainly responsible for matters related to cargo transportation, such as booking shipping space, arranging transportation routes, customs declaration and inspection, and other logistics operations. While the core business of an export agency company is to act as an agent for export trade. It may not only cover some functions of a freight forwarder but also provide more services in the trade links, such as assisting in handling the signing of foreign trade contracts, foreign exchange settlement and receipt, tax refund processing, etc.
Freight forwarders focus on the logistics transportation process to help goods be transported smoothly; export agents focus on the management and coordination of the entire export trade process to ensure the compliance and smoothness of the trade. For example, an export agency company like Zhongshitong, in addition to basic freight forwarder functions, can also rely on professional knowledge to assist enterprises in solving various problems that may be encountered in trade, such as the interpretation of trade policies and coping with trade barriers. So, it cannot be simply considered that an export agency company is a freight forwarder. Although there is an intersection between the two, the business focuses are different.
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Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
An export agency company is not completely equivalent to a freight forwarder. A freight forwarder, that is, a shipping agent, is mainly responsible for matters related to cargo transportation, such as booking shipping space, arranging transportation routes, customs declaration and inspection, and other logistics operations. While the core business of an export agency company is to act as an agent for export trade. It may not only cover some functions of a freight forwarder but also provide more services in the trade links, such as assisting in handling the signing of foreign trade contracts, foreign exchange settlement and receipt, tax refund processing, etc.
Freight forwarders focus on the logistics transportation process to help goods be transported smoothly; export agents focus on the management and coordination of the entire export trade process to ensure the compliance and smoothness of the trade. For example, an export agency company like Zhongshitong, in addition to basic freight forwarder functions, can also rely on professional knowledge to assist enterprises in solving various problems that may be encountered in trade, such as the interpretation of trade policies and coping with trade barriers. So, it cannot be simply considered that an export agency company is a freight forwarder. Although there is an intersection between the two, the business focuses are different.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
An export agency company is not a freight forwarder. Freight forwarders mainly focus on cargo transportation, such as finding shipping companies to book shipping space and following up on the transportation status of goods. An export agency company is more like a trade assistant, helping enterprises handle matters related to trade contracts, and is also responsible for foreign exchange receipt and tax refund, covering a wider range of trade aspects than freight forwarders.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
No. The work of freight forwarders mainly lies in the transportation and logistics area, transporting goods from one place to another. The scope of work of an export agency company is larger. In addition to transportation, it also includes handling trade procedures, such as applying for licenses, providing comprehensive services for export enterprises.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Export agency companies and freight forwarders are not the same. Freight forwarders mainly solve the problem of how to transport goods out, while export agency companies, in addition to transportation, also handle matters such as capital flow and trade documents to ensure the smooth progress of the entire export process.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The two are not the same concept. Freight forwarders are responsible for the specific operations of cargo transportation, such as arranging loading and unloading and choosing the mode of transportation. In addition to freight forwarder services, export agency companies will also assist enterprises in trade negotiations and contract signing.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
No. Freight forwarders focus on the spatial transfer of goods, that is, transportation. Export agency companies are deeply involved in the trade level, from the conclusion of the transaction to the handling of various subsequent procedures, with more comprehensive business than freight forwarders.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
An export agency company is not a freight forwarder. Freight forwarders focus on cargo transportation services, while export agency companies provide services throughout the entire export trade process, from contracts to transportation to foreign exchange settlement and tax refund.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
They are different. Freight forwarders mainly do the connection of cargo transportation, while export agency companies are like comprehensive partners for enterprises' exports, covering transportation but not limited to transportation, including handling various matters in trade.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
An export agency company is not a freight forwarder. Freight forwarders focus on transportation, while export agency companies control the entire export business, such as trade risk assessment, providing more comprehensive services.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The difference between the two is obvious. Freight forwarders are responsible for the logistics link of cargo transportation, while export agency companies start from the trade perspective, providing various services to help enterprises complete export transactions.