shipping agent

noun

1. a person or company whose business is to prepare shipping documents, arrange shipping space and insurance, and deal with customs requirements

Example Sentences

The inner pallets of flooring were hollowed out to create a void where they could hide the drugs before organising shipping to Northern Ireland using a legitimate shipping agent who was unaware of the cannabis.

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"We buy from over 10 different labs and have a large selection. I have a professional shipping agent who packaged goods so has a very high delivery success rate to the UK."

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Because requirements can vary based on the animal, the airline and the destination, pet owners often hire shipping agents to help them navigate the process.

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Sara's shipping agent found another airline which could transfer their pets for a lower price.

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All three firms were active shippers of Russian oil and fuels up until September-October when they started scaling down their involvement, according to the traders and data from shipping agents seen by Reuters.

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