An export agent refers to an intermediary who acts as a middleman in an export transaction and receives a commission from the exporter. The export agent does not own the goods and does not export the goods to foreign buyers on their own. Instead, they accept the entrustment of domestic sellers and sell the goods to foreign merchants according to the entrustment contract to obtain a commission.
Differences between foreign trade agency companies and freight forwarding companies: Foreign trade agency companies primarily handle import/export customs clearance, collection/payment of foreign funds, tax payment, VAT invoicing, tax refund processing, and similar services. Freight forwarding companies mainly focus on goods transportation services such as booking shipping space, trucking, warehousing, and other logistics-related services.