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name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| shipping-agent | Occupational skill for the role 'shipping agent' (also: ships agent, owners charterers agent, liner agent, shipping representative, shipping proxy, ship representative). Use when the user asks for typical shipping agent work such as: typical shipping agent responsibilities |
Shipping Agent
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.
Core workflow
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See references/ai-skills.md — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
Key competences (essential)
- apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
- comply with regulations related to export in different countries
- control trade commercial documentation
- ensure compliance with port regulations
- international import export regulations
- keep up-to-date to current customs regulations
- liaise with port users
- make bids in forward auctions
- manage import export licenses
- port regulation
- provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions
- provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions
Hot technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8bc845cb-0702-47e4-aabc-4036032b0a8d), ONET 30.3 (43-5011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*