2. OVERVIEW
Freight forwarders coordinate the complexity of
financial, transport, and other service activities.
They can be thought of as travel agents for cargo
shipped to overseas locations.
Freight forwarding agents negotiate inland and
ocean rates besides offering valuable ideas on
optimal and the most cost-effective shipping
alternatives.
3. OTHER SERVICES
A freight forwarder makes recommendations
regarding receiving payments for exports.
These forwarding agents provide custody and
control of material in transit.
They assist or prepare commercial invoice,
packing list, draft, transmittal letters, consular
invoices, export license, drawback forms, and
shipper's export declaration.
