A freight forwarder is a firm specializing in the arrangement of cargo on behalf of shippers. In most cases, freight forwarders provide a variety of supply chain services, including: Ocean or air freight transportation. Inland transportation from origin and/or to destination.

What is freight forwarding?

Freight forwarding is the planning and coordinating of the movement of commodities across international borders, on behalf of shippers. ... Specifically, a freight forwarder will carry out freight rate negotiations, container tracking, customs documentation and freight consolidation, among other tasks.

What is an example of a freight forwarder?

Common freight forwarders for eCommerce include DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, DB Schenker Logistics, and Maersk.