shipping-agent/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — shipping agent

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8bc845cb-0702-47e4-aabc-4036032b0a8d
• ESCO code: 3331.2.2
• ISCO-08 group: 3331 — Clearing and forwarding agents

Description (ESCO)

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.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• ships agent
• owners charterers agent
• liner agent
• shipping representative
• shipping proxy
• ship representative
• cargo agent
• water clerk
• port agent
• ship local representative
• boarding clerk