Shipping is an important yet complicated business. Companies and consumers depend on the shipping industry to carry and deliver goods, and to maintain trade relations among countries. The high cost of shipping combined with the difficulties of maritime trade create the need for shipping consultants.

The role of a shipping consultant involves working with clients, which can be either individuals, groups, or large companies, and helping them ship their items. It might sound simple enough, however consultants have to be well versed in laws and regulations regarding transporting goods. These laws can be local, state, provincial, or even international laws, and can be complicated depending upon what is being shipped and where it is being shipped to.

A typical shipping consultant will work with a team of experts to ensure that they meet the needs of their clients. This is especially true when dealing with maritime law, as well as very large shipping deals. Furthermore, a shipping consultant is skilled in areas such as budget planning and analyzing costs and savings.

Clients of shipping consultants are not just individuals or companies. Lawyers and legal advisers, as well as government departments often confer with a shipping consultant to make sure that all regulations are being met in certain situations. For more complicated shipping needs a consultant might need to meet with a logistics expert. Other clients that meet with shipping consultants include insurance companies and financiers, who have a vested interest in what and how a shipping deal will take place.

When you work with us, we look at your business’ entire logistical process to evaluate backend operations, shipping methods, and supply chains to improve the processes. Part of this activity lies within contract negotiation with the shipping carriers to secure the best rates and terms possible. We hold years of industry experience, putting us in a very intellectually precise position to negotiate the most optimal agreements for our clients.