A Firm specializing in arranging storage and shipping of merchandise on behalf of its shippers. It usually provides a full range of services including:
- tracking inland transportation
- preparation of shipping
- warehousing
- booking cargo space
- negotiating freight charges
- freight consolidation
- cargoinsurance
Freight forwarders usually ship under their own bills of lading or air waybills (called house bill of lading or house air waybill) and their agents or associates at the destination provide document delivery,and deconsolidation. Also called forwarder. (source: businessdictionary.com)
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