shipping agent

British

noun

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

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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."

From BBC

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.

From New York Times

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

From BBC

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.

From Reuters

The shipping agent said the details are all new requirements that the safety administrations did not ask for before.

From Reuters

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