What is a shipping company & who is a shipping agent?
While at the port, a shipping company looks after the interests of the major shipping lines and their ships.
The responsibility of a shipping agent includes arranging for port ship pilotage, towage, and berthing, organizing lading and freight collection bills. He is also responsible for taking the shipping liner company into the country or region covered by it and receives a commission accordingly.
The responsibility of a shipping agent includes arranging for port ship pilotage, towage, and berthing, organizing lading and freight collection bills. He is also responsible for taking the shipping liner company into the country or region covered by it and receives a commission accordingly.