← Lessons 16. Contracts and Conditions of Carriage
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1. INTRODUCTION 2. OWNED TRANSPORT 3. HIRED TRANSPORT 4. CONTRACTS OF CARRIAGE 5. FREIGHT FORWARDER 6. CLEARING HOUSE 7. SUB-CONTRACTOR 8. GROUPAGE OPERATOR 9. AGENTS 10. CONCLUSION 11. Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These 12. Final Memory Checklist

5. FREIGHT FORWARDER

  • A freight forwarder is an intermediate link between consignor and consignee.
  • Services may include:
  • Arranging transport.
  • Preparing customs and transport documentation.
  • Arranging ancillary services such as customs clearance, warehousing and insurance.
  • A key advantage is that the forwarder normally pays the charges connected with the movement and presents the customer with one consolidated bill.
  • The consolidated bill includes the forwarder's commission.
  • Freight forwarders normally deal with import and export goods.
  • They may arrange transport by road, rail, sea and air.