§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

shipping agent

Shipping agents represent the ship owner in a foreign port.

Description

Shipping agents represent the ship owner in a foreign port. They make sure customs is cleared in a timely manner so that the cargo doesn't have to stay too long in the port. Shipping agents also ensure that insurance, licences and other formalities are in order.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

port regulation international import export regulations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

make bids in forward auctions apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations keep up-to-date to current customs regulations control trade commercial documentation provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions comply with regulations related to export in different countries liaise with port users provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions ensure compliance with port regulations manage import export licenses

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect freight coordinate import transportation activities observe freight shipment loaders coordinate export transportation activities handle shipment paperwork create import-export commercial documentation book cargo liaise with transportation services oversee arrival and departure of ships into port administer multi-modal logistics prepare bills of lading analyse shipping rates keep written records of cargo

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)