The consignor in the import business is, strictly speaking, the supplier of raw materials or the original manufacturer of the product for which the enterprise is acting as agent. In some cases, the consignor may also be the local distributor of the supplier or manufacturer. In the export business, because of China's import and export policy, many enterprises (especially domestic state-owned or private enterprises) do not have the right to import and export and can not import and export ...

① Shipper.

The consignor in the import business is, strictly speaking, the supplier of raw materials or the original manufacturer of the product for which the enterprise is acting as agent. In some cases, the consignor may also be the local distributor of the supplier or manufacturer. In the export business, because of China's import and export policy, many enterprises (especially domestic state-owned or private enterprises) do not have the right to import and export and can not import and export, international freight consignor is often the export agent (import and export company). Sometimes, import and export business people will find some waybill on the consignor, neither the supplier or manufacturer, nor their local distributors, but the freight company or freight forwarding agent. This is mainly due to the fact that a main waybill and a sub-waybill are generated in the freight forwarding chain. In such cases, the consignor shown on the main waybill is often the freight forwarder.

② Forwarder.

Freight forwarding is a newly developed industry in the last 20 to 30 years. With the development of international trade, the increasing complexity of freight business, the traditional carrier (shipping companies or airlines) business focus, freight forwarding role came into being, making the entire freight industry increasingly professional. At present, most of our business is to deal with freight forwarders, so understand the business of freight forwarders, will enable enterprises to international freight in the cost and time control is very helpful. In addition, many current freight forwarders are constantly evolving into third party logistics companies.

③ Carrier Agent (Shipping Agent).

Carrier agent is mainly for the carrier (such as shipping companies, airlines) in the port to arrange berthing, loading and unloading, replenishment and other business, and sometimes on behalf of the carrier to issue a waybill. Carrier agent is more common in maritime transport, but less common in air transport. Some carrier agents are also engaged in the business of freight forwarding.