What is a Freight Forwarder..?

This person advises clients on the best way to transport goods in the most economical, timely and safe fashion to or from any area in the world.

He does not own any vehicle of conveyance for the cargo and deals with people who do not take orders. The manner in which goods are transported (air, ocean, rail, road) depends on the type, weight and size of the cargo, required speed of delivery, destination and cost.

The Freight Forwarder is the expert organiser of transportation of goods in national and especially internationally trade.

The forwarding industry is a specialised service industry that undertakes a vital neutral role in the economy as intermediary between shippers, buyers, carriers of all modes, authorities and financial institutions, thereby integrating and optimising transport and trade flows.

The large international mega-freight forwarder is able to effectively organise and coordinate transport of goods and provide clients with a wide range of transport and logistics through a world-wide