What exactly does an export shipping agent do? Come and find out!
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Our company recently plans to expand its overseas business, which involves the export transportation of goods, and we want to find an export shipping agent. However, I'm not very clear about what an export shipping agent generally does and I'm worried that I may not get the corresponding services after spending money. Are there any knowledgeable friends who can tell me in detail about the main job responsibilities of an export shipping agent? Thank you very much!
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David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
An export shipping agent is mainly responsible for a series of tasks related to the transportation of exported goods. First, it is the transportation plan planning. According to the characteristics, quantity, destination, etc. of the goods, it formulates the most suitable transportation mode for the customer, such as sea transportation, air transportation, etc.
Secondly, they are responsible for booking shipping space, reserving space from shipping companies or airlines to ensure that the goods can be shipped on time.
Furthermore, they handle customs declaration and inspection procedures, prepare relevant documents and declare to the customs and inspection and quarantine departments to ensure the legal export of goods.
In addition, they will arrange the warehousing and packaging of the goods, properly store and package the goods to prevent damage during transportation. At the same time, during the transportation process, they will track the status of the goods in real-time and feedback to the customer in a timely manner until the goods are safely delivered to the destination.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
An export shipping agent will help with document work, such as preparing bills of lading, packing lists, etc., to ensure that there are no mistakes in the transportation documents.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
They also need to coordinate the relationships among various parties, such as communicating with freight forwarders, terminal staff, and warehouse workers to make the flow of goods smoother.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
They are responsible for arranging the loading and unloading of goods, supervising the loading and unloading process to prevent damage to the goods due to improper operation.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Some export shipping agents can also provide insurance services, helping customers choose suitable insurance plans to reduce transportation risks.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
They will handle unexpected situations during transportation, such as flight delays, port congestion, etc., and provide solutions.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
They can provide destination port customs clearance services to ensure the smooth clearance of goods at the destination port.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
They assist customers in handling the delivery of goods, ensuring that the goods are accurately delivered to the consignee.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
They do cost accounting, clearly explaining various transportation costs to customers to avoid cost disputes.