What specific service contents does the export liner agency include?

A formal liner agency service should include the following core modules:

• Booking management: Match shipping company berths according to the types of goods, and handle the allocation of SOC/COC containers
• Document service: Produce a full set of transportation documents such as bills of lading (B/L), shipping orders (S/O), and VGM declarationsMaritime TransportationCustoms affairs coordination
• : Coordinate with the customs broker to complete the export declaration and handle pre - declaration systems such as AMS/ENSCost control
• : Collect and pay ocean freight, THC, bunker adjustment factor, etc., and provide a breakdown of cost details: Emergency solutions for unexpected situations such as container skipping and port strikes
• Exception handlingWhat new changes should be noted in the 2025 shipping market?

According to the latest IMO - effective EEXI regulations, it is recommended to pay attention to:

Shipping companies are accelerating the elimination of high - emission ships, and some shipping routes may face a reduction in shipping capacity

• The EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has been extended to the shipping field, and new costs need to be calculated
• The penetration rate of smart containers has reached 40%, and real - time tracking has become a basic service
• A new weekly direct service from Singapore to Jakarta has been added to the Southeast Asia route, replacing the original transshipment plan via Port Klang
• The Southeast Asia route adds a weekly direct flight from Singapore to Jakarta, replacing the original transshipment plan via Port Klang.

How to determine if an agents quotation is reasonable?

Three components of expenses need to be carefully verified:

• Basic freight: Compare with the publicly - announced prices on the official websites of mainstream shipping companies such as CMA/MSC/ONE
• Local expenses:
  • Document fee should be controlled within USD50 - 80 per ticket
  • Seal Fee shall not be higher than USD20 per container
• Surcharge: Confirm the calculation methods of floating rates such as BAF/CAF/EBS

How to minimize losses in case of container skipping?

It is recommended to adopt a three - level response strategy:

• Negotiate first: Require the agent to provide a written container - skipping certificate from the shipping company and strive for priority re - loading
• Claim for expenses: Assert direct losses such as demurrage fees and bill - amendment fees based on FMC regulations
• Alternative solution: Evaluate the time - cost ratio of transferAir Transportation/China-Europe Railway ExpressAfter the new line of the China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan Railway opens in 2025, the land - transportation timeliness will be increased by 35%

What professional qualifications must be verified when choosing an agent?

Three core qualifications should be verified with emphasis:

• Industry Certification: FIATA, WCA, etc.International LogisticsAlliance members
• : Whether it supports direct connection and declaration with the Electronic Tax Bureau: At least have the EDI data direct - connection ability with Maersk and COSCO Shipping
• Fund guarantee: Check whether the TT Club cargo liability insurance is purchased, and the insured amount is recommended to be not less than USD5 million

What special precautions are there for LCL transportation?

The following operation points need to be paid special attention to:

• Cargo compatibility: Mixing of chemicals and food is absolutely prohibited
• Cut - off time for cargo: 5 - 7 days earlier than FCL transportation, because it involves the consolidation of multiple shippers
• Destination port charges: Confirm whether the CFS devanning fee is allocated by cubic meter. Rotterdam Port has implemented a precise measurement system in 2025

How to avoid additional charges at the port of destination?

The key is to implement three preventive measures:

• Free storage period confirmationRequire the agent to confirm in writing the Free Time policy of each shipping company
• Accuracy of documentsEnsure that the HS Code fully matches the goods description for customs declaration
• Prepaid coverage: Require agents to provide D&D (Demurrage & Detention) prepayment options