When looking for an export agent, who should be written in the shipping order?
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Our company intends to find an export agent for its products, and now it comes to the issue of filling out the shipping order. As an important document for booking space with the freight forwarder, I'm not sure whether to write our own company or the agent company. If we write our own company, I'm worried that there may be troubles in the subsequent process and liability definition. If we write the agent company, I'm afraid some information may not match. Are there any professionals who can tell me who should be written in the shipping order when looking for an export agent?
Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
When looking for an export agent, the filling of the shipping order should be determined according to the actual situation. Usually, you can write your own company in the shipping order. Because you are the actual owner and exporter of the goods, writing your own company is convenient for you to control and manage the entire export process. It will be more direct and clear when communicating with the freight forwarder about cargo details, transportation requirements, etc. At the same time, it is also conducive to clarifying the responsible party, so that problems can be dealt with promptly when they occur. However, when filling it out, make sure the agent company is aware of the relevant information and communicate and coordinate well with the agent company. If the agent company is written, the agent company needs to fully understand the cargo information. At the same time, you should provide accurate and detailed information to the agent company in a timely manner to avoid mistakes in links such as booking space due to information gaps. Generally, it is recommended to write your own company first, and cooperate closely with the agent company to ensure the smooth progress of the export process.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
It is better to write your own company. In this way, you are more familiar with the cargo situation, can fill in the information more accurately, and it is also convenient to communicate with the freight forwarder. The agent company is mainly responsible for handling some professional affairs such as customs clearance.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Actually, either way is okay. The key is communication. If you write the agent company, you need to provide them with detailed cargo information. After they fill out the shipping order, you should check it again to prevent errors.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
I think it is better to write your own company. After all, the goods belong to you. If you write the agent company, when the freight forwarder has questions, they may have to go around to you for verification.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
From the perspective of easy management, write your own company. For subsequent procedures such as customs declaration, the agent company will assist, so that the responsible person in each link can be clearly identified.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
It's okay to write the agent. They are more professional and know how to fill it to meet the requirements of the freight forwarder. As long as you provide the cargo information in a timely manner.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It's still safer to write your own company. Otherwise, if there are changes in the freight forwarder and the agent doesn't handle it well, it will be troublesome for you to connect by yourself.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If the agent company has rich experience, writing the agent is also okay, but you need to follow up the whole process to ensure the accurate transmission of information.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Write your own company. In the subsequent transportation process, it is convenient for you to negotiate with the freight forwarder about some transportation adjustments and other matters.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
No matter who is written, both parties need to communicate well to ensure that the information in the shipping order is accurate, so that the export process will not go wrong.