We work on behalf some of the major ocean carriers around the world and have a proven track record of representing cargo segments ranging from containers to RoRo and break-bulk.
The ship agent is an independent shipping agent whose role often goes unnoticed, but who is of tremendous importance in maritime logistics. Also known as a shipping agent, the ship agent is an intermediary who acts on behalf of the shipowner.
The ship agent provides shippers or forwarding agents with transport services and is responsible for facilitating transport for the ship.
The enabling of all services related to their time in port for the ship or its crew. This includes all procedures required when arriving at and leaving its mooring, port or customs authority formalities, monitoring operations in the port and managing the right to enter and stay in the port. Here we refer not only to paperwork, but also to the supply of fuel and provisions, and to the hiring of personnel.
The ship agent is responsible for filing the off-loading manifest with customs and for issuing the Delivery document, in order that the owner may withdraw the freight, as well as for hiring personnel to load, unload, stow and unstow the cargo.
Another service often associated with Shipping Agency services is Liner Agency Services. Most major carriers have a network of liner agents in the key locations served by their services, and their primary function is to secure bookings of shipping space from local shippers. Liner agencies are therefore responsible for the sales and marketing of the shipping line and provide additional services such as vessel operations, container tracking, haulage, documentation and crew transfers.
At NT Shipping, we’ve been providing marketing leading shipping agency services including port agency and liner agency services. For more details about how we can support your business, contact our friendly team.
