Practical activity: Draft a short list of five questions you would ask a Cameroonian freight and customs agent before hiring them, including at least one question that specifically tests whether they are properly licensed for both import and export.
Knowledge check
1. What is the difference between a transitaire and a commissionnaire en douane agree, and why are they often the same company in practice?
2. Name two documents you should verify before trusting a new agent with a shipment.
3. Can a licensed Cameroonian customs broker generally also handle exports? Explain why this matters for a growing import business.