Freight Forwarding
/ˈfreɪt ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Freight forwarding is distinct from actual carriage; it centers on intermediary services facilitating transport and compliance.
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