shipping-agent
Definition
- Noun:
- A person or company that arranges the shipment of goods: A "shipping-agent" is an individual or business that acts as an intermediary between shippers (those sending goods) and carriers (ships, trucks, or airlines) to organize the transportation of cargo, often handling paperwork, customs clearance, and logistics.
Usage Examples
- (The agent managed the paperwork for the cargo's transport.)
- (We employed a professional to coordinate the shipment process.)
Advanced Usage
- "to act as a shipping-agent": to perform the duties of arranging cargo transport.
- He has been acting as a shipping-agent for over a decade. (He has worked professionally in this role for many years.)
Variants and Related Words
Shipping (n): the act of sending goods by sea, land, or air.
- The shipping of fresh produce requires careful timing. (The transportation process for fruits and vegetables.)
Agent (n): a person who acts on behalf of another in business.
- A real estate agent helps clients buy or sell property. (A representative in property transactions.)
Synonyms
- Freight forwarder: a company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations.
- Cargo broker: a person who arranges transport for goods between shippers and carriers.
Related Idioms
Ship out: to send goods or personnel away, often as part of a job or duty.
- The company will ship out the new products next week. (Send them for distribution.)
In the same boat: to be in the same difficult situation as others.
- Both shipping-agents were in the same boat when the port closed. (Facing the same problem.)