FAQ
Ever wondered what Freight Forwarders do? Have a question about the paperwork involved in your shipment? Hopefully our FAQ’s answer all your questions!
Freight is goods transported in bulk across supply chains, via road, air, sea and/or rail. It is at the core of global trade, moving goods from origin to destination.
Freight Forwarding is the coordination and management of the movement of goods from point A to B, being transported internationally or domestically.
With Freight Forwarding being the planning and arranging of moving goods in bulk around the globe, this means the key duties of a freight forwarding company include;
- The planning of shipments (routes, carriers and transportation modes – air, sea, road and/or rail)
- Documentation handling (Customs documents & export/import forms)
- Organise shipping consolidation (if possible) to reduce shipping costs
- And they can provide additional services, such as; warehousing, insurance and tracking.
