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Ship Agency for Foreign Vessels

Shipping agency & marine services – acting for owners to handle formalities and coordinate every service while vessels are in Vietnamese ports.

Ship Agency for Foreign Vessels – Goodwills Logistics

Goodwills provides ship agency services, acting on behalf of shipowners, charterers and operators to handle port entry and clearance and coordinate all required services when foreign vessels call at Vietnamese ports – helping vessels work cargo faster and reducing waiting time and costs.

Scope of agency services

  • Vessel entry and clearance with the maritime administration, customs, border guard and quarantine.
  • Coordination of pilotage, towage, berthing and cargo operations.
  • Monitoring cargo operations with regular reports to the owner.
  • Crew change support (sign on / sign off) and crew welfare.
  • Ship supplies: provisions, fresh water and stores.
  • Transparent proforma and final disbursement accounts.

Why appoint Goodwills as your agent?

Port know-how

Experience with port authorities and fast handling of unexpected issues.

Responsive team

We follow vessel schedules closely and keep owners and charterers updated.

Transparent costs

Clear estimates before arrival and detailed settlement after departure.

Integrated services

Combined with Goodwills forwarding, customs and domestic transport.

How we work

4 simple steps with Goodwills

Enquiry & advice

We review your cargo, route, Incoterms and timing requirements.

Quotation & booking

We propose the most cost-effective option, confirm rates and book space with carriers and airlines.

Documents & shipping

We prepare documents, clear customs and move your cargo, with status updates all the way.

Delivery & settlement

Door delivery as required, document handover and transparent final invoicing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a ship agent do?

A ship agent handles entry and clearance formalities, coordinates pilotage, towage and berthing, monitors cargo operations, supports the crew and settles port costs on the owner's behalf.

What information is needed before arrival?

Vessel particulars, ETA, crew list, cargo information and any services required in port.

Do you support crew changes?

Yes. Goodwills handles formalities for crew signing on and off and arranges transfers as requested by the owner.

Have a shipment to move? Goodwills quotes fast and advises with care.

Call our hotline or send your shipment details – we reply within business hours.

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