Freight Forwarding

/ˈfreɪt ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The service of organizing and managing the shipment of goods from origin to destination, including documentation, customs clearance, and coordination between carriers.
    The company hired a freight forwarding firm to handle the international shipment of their products.

Forms

  • freight forwarding

Commentary

Freight forwarding is distinct from actual carriage; it centers on intermediary services facilitating transport and compliance.

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