shipping agent
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She said she had originally been quoted $2,600 to ship her dog Toby to London with IAG in June, with the cost totalling some $5,000 to $6,000 when fees and shipping agent costs were added.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024
The shipping agent said the details are all new requirements that the safety administrations did not ask for before.
From Reuters • Jun. 5, 2023
Investigations are ongoing on the importer and shipping agent, the department said without providing further details.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022
Four days after his booking was confirmed, the shipping agent wrote to tell him that she could not locate a container.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2022
The first must be signed by the captain of the steamer, who has undertaken to carry the goods, or by a duly authorized shipping agent.
From Bremen Cotton Exchange 1872/1922 by Uhte, Ch. F. C.
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