Freight agent for cargo ships

Regulation in France is undergoing changes to require that the ship-owner designates a cargo ship agent at every port of call.

The shipping agent accompanies the legal representatives of the ship owner while at port with respect to administrative and procedural tasks (acting on behalf of…).

Some owners use integrated shipping agents which belong to the ship-owning group.

However, there are several advantages to working with an independent agent:

• Often the independent cargo ship agent has deeper local competencies
• Working for several ship owners, the independent agent can achieve economies of scale.
• The independent cargo ship agent often brings together several types of expertise, and particularly those of a shipping commissioner and licensed customs broker.

MATHEZ FREIGHT builds on its excellent foundation with respect to the ports of the French Riviera and shares with its clients that expertise as a freight fowarder with its IATA and FIATA certifications, registered customs representative, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). Our group also possesses unparalleled expertise in VAT. Our group also possesses unparalleled expertise in VAT. The group also has unparalleled VAT expertise.

MATHEZ FREIGHT is FIATA, IATA and FONASBA certified and since 2013 it has also had AEO-Full status, which includes the AEO "streamlined customs" certificate and the AEO"safety and security" certificates.

• Since 2007, the FONASBAquality standard (Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents) offers distinction to agents that satisfy criteria of financial stability, and show the highest quality commitments in terms of professionalism and quality.
• The FIATAcredential demonstrates the security of the relationships between loaders and other actors in the field of sea-based shipping, and the FIATA regulation is the reference in the event of a dispute.
• "AEO" accreditation (Authorized Economic Operator) is awarded by the Customs Administration to companies that satisfy strict customs criteria and continuously demonstrate quality, conformity, and reliability on the international logistical chain.

• Our IATA certification allows you to use any commercial airliner and their AWB.

When you work with MATHEZ FREIGHT, you can rest assured that all your operations will be performed with precision, reliability, and professionalism, according to the highest standards.

Required documents vary a great deal from one port to another, from one vessel to another, and depending on the tasks performed by that vessel. Make a Pro Forma request and we'll provide you with a price, a feasability report, and all the information you need to ensure a successful call at port.