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Freight Forwarding

About The Freight Forwarder

The concept of moving freight
around the world is an
interesting subject.

There are many factors which influence the method by which equipment transported largely by way of commodity, market trends, politics, economic stability, geographical elements and climate.

The "Freight Forwarder" has to adapt to these factors and as a result, developed many different types of agents.
 

These agents range from specialists in:-

  • General commodities worldwide by land, air and/or sea.
     
  • Airfreight and or sea-freight projects to specify areas.
  


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Export Transportation
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Flag Preference, Freight Forwarder and Alternative Shipping Methods

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Ocean Shipping Methods.

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Ocean Shipping Procedure, Freight Surcharges & Stowage

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 "you can still obtain a 'clean bill of lading' by signing a letter of indemnity"
 
 

 

 

 
  • Airfreight and or sea freight consolidators worldwide.
     
  • Airfreight and/or sea freight consolidators to specific areas.
     
  • Local internal transport
     
  • Expeditors/NVOCC Operators
     
  • Personal Effects
     
  • Exhibitions etc.

There are those with international offices and those with appointed agents, some specialize in charters both air and sea.

In any case, the "Freight Forwarder" is generally a fundamental link between the buyer and seller and an agent to the carrier, both air and sea.

In most countries more than 90% of manufacturers utilize the services of "Freight Forwarders".

Logistically, "Freight Forwarders" have assisted greatly in churning the wheels of industry, while working hand in hand with the carriers or their agents/representative whether it is conventional, container, semi container, roll on, roll off or barge operator, conference/non conference liner, passenger and or cargo airline.

 
 
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 Transportation Strategy "airfreight charges; airlines uses the "cube rule".

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About Freight Forwarding. What is Freight Forwarding?

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  Page 1/7 Flag Preference, Freight Forwarder and Alternative Shipping Methods

Page 2/7 Ocean Shipping Methods. "freight cost are computed by shipping company based on both weight and cubic size and charges ".

Page 3/7 Ocean Shipping Procedure, Freight Surcharges & Stowage ...depending on the circumstances, shipping companies may levy one or more charges.

Page 4/7 "you can still obtain a 'clean bill of lading' by signing a letter of indemnity"

Page 5/7 Transportation Strategy "airfreight charges; airlines uses the "cube rule" namely every 194 cubic inches of is considered equivalent to one pound"

Page 6/7 About Freight Forwarding. What is Freight Forwarding?

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