The Shipping Agency is responsible for organizing, supervising and coordinating all aspects of the visit or "call" of the ship, from dock assignment to closing accounts after departure. It serves as the only window for the owner and acts as an intermediary between the ship and all the activities to be carried out on the mainland; that is, advice and legal representation specialized in procedures related to operations, expenses, insurance and claims.
You must have full knowledge of the commercial, legal and security requirements of the port and make sure that the brokered ship fully complies with them, thus guaranteeing that there will be no delays due to non-compliance with these obligations. It must also have direct contacts with regulatory entities, terminal operators and port and naval service providers to guarantee that the actions taken and the information provided are correct and adequate.
All these functions and responsibilities make the Shipping Agent a crucial element for the development of the maritime business and world trade, which makes loading and unloading operations viable, contributing directly or indirectly to the internal, economic and commercial development of the nation.