# Freight forwarding

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When goods need to move from origin to destination, a freight forwarding company takes charge of the entire logistics chain on behalf of the shipper or consignee.

When goods need to move from origin to destination, a freight forwarding company takes charge of the entire logistics chain on behalf of the shipper or consignee. The forwarder selects carriers, books capacity, prepares or verifies transport documents, and arranges customs clearance for both export and import legs. Additional services commonly include cargo insurance, interim warehousing, and dangerous goods handling. Legally, forwarders operate either as agents—acting on the shipper's account without assuming carrier liability—or as NVOCCs (non-vessel operating common carriers), issuing their own house bills of lading and bearing direct liability for the cargo. Most international forwarders rely on a global agency network to deliver seamless multimodal solutions under a single contract.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight forwarding |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder |

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