"Alibaba-shipping-agent" refers to an agent that provides freight forwarding services on Alibaba's platforms.

　　These freight forwarders can assist customers with the transportation of goods from China to other parts of the world, which may include:

　　Cargo transport arrangements  : According to customer needs and characteristics of the goods, choose the appropriate mode of transport, such as sea, air, land or multimodal transport, and cooperate with the corresponding transport companies, booking space or means of transport.

　　Customs Declaration and Clearance  : Handle the customs declaration procedures for import and export of goods, prepare the relevant customs declaration documents and materials, to ensure that the goods can smoothly pass the customs inspection and clearance procedures. They are familiar with the customs regulations and requirements of each country and can help customers avoid delays and additional costs caused by customs clearance problems.

　　Document handling  : Responsible for handling various documents related to the transportation of goods, such as bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, insurance policies, etc., to ensure the accuracy and completeness of documents, and timely delivery to the relevant parties.

　　Goods tracking and monitoring  : Provide tracking and monitoring services during the transportation of goods, so that customers can understand the location and transportation status of the goods at any time, and timely feedback any problems or abnormal conditions during the transportation process.

　　Logistics Consulting  : To provide customers with professional consulting and advice on logistics, to help customers optimize transportation plans, reduce transportation costs, and improve logistics efficiency.

　　On Alibaba's platform, there are many freight forwarders to choose from. When you need to choose a suitable "Alibaba-shipping-agent", consider the following factors:

　　Experience and professional ability  : Understand the agent's experience, professional qualifications and knowledge and skills in the relevant transport field.

　　Service Scope and network  : Check the shipping routes and areas covered by the agent to ensure that it can meet your cargo transportation needs.

　　Reputation and reputation  : Refer to the evaluation and feedback of other customers to understand the reputation and service quality of the agent.

　　Prices and fees  : Compare the quotes and fees of different agents, but pay attention to not only look at the price, but also consider the quality of service and other factors.

　　Communication and responsiveness  : Good communication is the key to smooth cargo transportation, choose an agent who can respond to your needs in a timely manner and provide clear and accurate information.