Agent (shipping)

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In shipping terms, an Agent is a person authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or company. Types of agent are:

  • brokers,
  • commission merchants,
  • resident buyers,
  • sales agents,
  • manufacturer's representatives.[1]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [1]