# Agency Fee

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Where freight charges cover the physical movement of goods, the agency fee compensates a freight agent or customs broker for acting as intermediary.

Where freight charges cover the physical movement of goods, the agency fee compensates a freight agent or customs broker for acting as intermediary. It applies to administrative and coordination work: carrier booking, preparation and procurement of transport documents such as a bill of lading, air waybill, or customs entry, clearance handling, and liaison with shipping lines, airlines, or authorities. The fee is typically invoiced as a flat rate per shipment or as a percentage of the freight charges, appearing as a separate line item on the invoice. It represents a fixed administrative cost in the relationship between agent and principal, regardless of which carrier is ultimately engaged.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/agency-fee.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/agency-fee.asp)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Agency Fee |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/agency-fee.asp |

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