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Title: Freight Forwarder


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Freight Forwarder
  • Freight Forwarder - private service company
    licensed to support shippers and the movement of
    their goods
  • Perform these critical services
  • Quote ocean or air freight rates
  • Quote truck or other rates for services needed to
    move shipment to port
  • Make arrangements for above to ensure speedy and
    safe movement of goods
  • Prepare documents needed for international
    shipping
  • Recommend degree of packing
  • Arrange for containerization of cargo
  • Arrange for storage, shipping insurance

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Sources of Freight Forwarders
Directory of Freight Forwarding Services
http//www.forwarders.com/ Freight Forwarders
Online Directory http//www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/freig
ht/ffdb/index.asp National Customs Brokers and
Forwarders Association of America Website
http//www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/freight/ffdb/index.as
p Visit your local U.S. Department of Commerce
office and ask for a list of forwarders that
handle both air and ocean shipments. Check your
Local Yellow Pages under "Freight Forwarders".
Ask an experienced exporter who deals in
similar products as yours for a reference to a
good forwarder.
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