To provide support for the tens of thousand of vessels that call at Hong Kong each year, there are a large number of agents, brokers and freight forwarders providing services, including booking cargo space on visiting vessels, organising onward distribution of freight and various logistic services.

Local shipping agents provide a range of key support services to vessels calling at Hong Kong. Agents representing both shipping lines and individual vessels liaise with port authorities and provide a comprehensive service ranging from the supply of food, spare parts and fuel, to repatriation of seamen or arranging injured seamen for medical treatment.