"An individual or company who, for a fee, organizes shipments for the shipper by liaising with carriers."
Professional service that arranges transportation of goods on behalf of shippers, including coordinating with carriers and preparing necessary documentation.
Transportation modes: Understanding the different modes of freight transportation such as air, sea, road, rail and their advantages and disadvantages.
Freight rates and pricing: Learning how rates are determined, how to negotiate rates, and the different types of pricing.
Incoterms: Understanding the international commercial terms used in freight transportation to ensure that there's a clear understanding between parties of their responsibilities and liabilities.
Customs clearance: Understanding customs regulations, documentation requirements, and how to work with customs brokers.
Carrier selection and management: Choosing the right carriers for your freight, and managing carrier relationships.
Freight packaging and labeling: Creating proper packaging to ensure that cargo arrives safely and undamaged at its destination.
Insurance: Understanding the different types of freight insurance, and when and why it's necessary.
Supply chain management: How to optimize the flow of goods from manufacturing to final delivery.
Freight forwarding software: Using technology to simplify the logistics process and improve efficiency.
Customer service: Providing excellent customer service to clients, including communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Regulatory compliance: Understanding and adhering to local and international regulations governing the transportation of goods.
Air Freight Forwarding: This is the transportation of goods via air transport.
Ocean Freight Forwarding: This refers to the transportation of goods by sea.
Rail Freight Forwarding: This involves the transportation of goods using rail networks.
Road Freight Forwarding: This involves the transportation of goods by road using trucks, vans, etc.
Intermodal Freight Forwarding: This involves the coordination of different modes of transport to move goods.
Express Freight Forwarding: This entails the transportation of goods that are time-sensitive through an expedited service.
Specialized Freight Forwarding: This involves the transportation of goods that require specialized handling such as perishable goods or hazardous materials.
Project Freight Forwarding: This deals with the transportation of exceptionally large or complex cargo, such as heavy machinery or infrastructure components.
E-commerce Freight Forwarding: This involves managing the transportation of goods sold online, which involves coordinating with multiple carriers for delivery.
3PL Freight Forwarding: This refers to a third party logistics provider that offers freight forwarding services.
"The carriers can use a variety of shipping modes, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads."
"A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an agent in the logistics network."
"International freight forwarders typically handle international shipments and have additional expertise in preparing and processing customs documentation."
"Information typically reviewed by a freight forwarder includes the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, bill of lading, and other required documents."
"The FIATA shorthand description of the freight forwarder as the 'Architect of Transport' illustrates the commercial position of the forwarder relative to its client."
"Some forwarders specialize in 'niche' areas such as rail-freight and collection and deliveries around a large port."
"Modern freight forwarders offer an end-to-end process, i.e., shipping the goods from the place of origin to the final destination."
"Together with Freight Tracking Technology, freight forwarding agents can view real-time freight information."
"The shipper, an individual/party that arranges an item for shipment."
"A freight forwarder liaises with carriers, who transport goods."
"For example, the freight forwarder may arrange to have cargo moved from a plant to an airport by truck."
"International freight forwarders have additional expertise in preparing and processing customs documentation."
"The commercial invoice is one of the documents reviewed by a freight forwarder."
"A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an agent in the logistics network."
"Together with Freight Tracking Technology, freight forwarding agents can view real-time freight information."
"The carriers can use a variety of shipping modes, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads."
"International freight forwarders perform activities pertaining to international shipments."
"The FIATA shorthand description of the freight forwarder as the 'Architect of Transport' illustrates the commercial position of the forwarder relative to its client."
"Modern freight forwarders offer an end-to-end process, i.e., shipping the goods from the place of origin to the final destination."