- Collects freight charges from client and undertakes all necessary formalities concerning customs and the loading/unloading of cargo.
- Obtains cargo space, fixes freight charges and signs and issues bills of loading.
- Arranges the production of auction catalogues, fixes reserve prices, attends auction and bids on behalf of client, or negotiates purchase/sale by private treaty of goods not sold at auction.
- Provides independent advice on the suitability of insurance schemes and places insurance on behalf of client.
- Records and transmits buy and sell orders for stocks, shares and bonds and calculates transaction costs.
- Analyses information concerning market trends for commodities, financial assets and foreign exchange and advises client and employer on the suitability of investments.
- Discusses buying and or selling requirements of client and gives advice accordingly.
- Advises client on the suitability of insurance schemes and places insurance on behalf of client.