In the export agency business, there is no fixed pattern for the party bearing the freight, mainly depending on the agency agreement signed by the exporter and the agency company.
If the agreement stipulates that the agency company only provides agency services and is responsible for handling export-related procedures, etc., then the freight is most likely to be borne by the exporter. The agency company only assists in arranging transportation and informs the details of the freight.
If the agreement stipulates that the agency company is responsible for all export matters, including transportation, then the freight may be borne by the agency company. However, in this case, the agency fee is usually relatively high.
Also, there may be a situation where the freight is shared by both parties through negotiation according to the actual situation. In short, before signing the agency agreement, both parties should clarify the way of bearing the freight to avoid subsequent troubles. Professional export agencies like Zhongshitong will communicate the details of cost sharing with customers before cooperation.
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In the export agency business, there is no fixed pattern for the party bearing the freight, mainly depending on the agency agreement signed by the exporter and the agency company.
If the agreement stipulates that the agency company only provides agency services and is responsible for handling export-related procedures, etc., then the freight is most likely to be borne by the exporter. The agency company only assists in arranging transportation and informs the details of the freight.
If the agreement stipulates that the agency company is responsible for all export matters, including transportation, then the freight may be borne by the agency company. However, in this case, the agency fee is usually relatively high.
Also, there may be a situation where the freight is shared by both parties through negotiation according to the actual situation. In short, before signing the agency agreement, both parties should clarify the way of bearing the freight to avoid subsequent troubles. Professional export agencies like Zhongshitong will communicate the details of cost sharing with customers before cooperation.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Generally speaking, if the exporter and the agency company agree on pure agency services, that is, the agency helps handle the export process and the exporter finds the freight forwarder for transportation by himself, then the freight is definitely borne by the exporter.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
If the agency company states an all-inclusive price when quoting, which includes the transportation cost, then the freight is borne by the agency company. However, you need to read the quotation terms clearly.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Sometimes, both parties may negotiate to share the freight according to the transportation mode, the value of the goods, etc. So it really depends on the negotiation between both parties.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Actually, it's quite simple. Just look at how the part about costs in the agency contract is written. It's right to follow the contract.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Generally, without special instructions, the exporter is responsible for the transportation of his own goods and the freight is naturally borne by the exporter. The agency company is only responsible for handling export procedures.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If the freight forwarder arranged by the agency company for transportation and the transportation cost is included in the agency fee as negotiated in advance, then the freight is borne by the agency company.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Speaking from common situations, in order to control costs, the exporter contacts the transportation by himself and pays the freight himself. The agency company only provides agency services and charges the agency fee.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
There are also agency companies that include the freight in the service package to attract customers. In this case, the freight is borne by the agency company.