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Whats Freight forwarding?

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Date Posted: 2014/03/27
Usman Ahmad Farooqi
by Usman Ahmad Farooqi , BPM CONSULTANT , Qatar National Bank

Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another via a single or multiple carriers via air, marine, rail or highway.

The principles of freight forwarding are premised on the efficient and cost-effective transfer of goods that are maintained in good condition throughout their travels. To accomplish this, freight forwarders become experts in managing the logistics necessary to ensure that goods arrive on time. Successful trade and shipping in expanding globalized markets means having the right tools at your disposal.

As shipping lines may be in a conflicting position when they recommend shipping services to their shippers, many shippers prefer an independent freight forwarding service provider called Freight Forwarder. As a result, shipping lines need to treat freight forwarders as their customers and continue to be dependent on freight forwarders and their relationships with shippers for continued growth

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