# Freight forwarding company

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A freight forwarding company organises and coordinates the movement of goods on behalf of shippers, acting as the link between cargo owners and the carriers who physically move the freight.

A freight forwarding company organises and coordinates the movement of goods on behalf of shippers, acting as the link between cargo owners and the carriers who physically move the freight. Its services cover quoting, booking, customs clearance, documentation, and shipment tracking across ocean, air, rail, and road. Forwarders work with shipping lines, airlines, rail operators, and trucking companies, handling either a single transport mode or full multimodal chains. Depending on their contractual role, they may act as agents arranging transport without assuming direct liability, as contractual carriers bearing full responsibility for the shipment, or as contract logistics providers offering warehousing and value-added services alongside transport. In most jurisdictions, freight forwarders must hold a licence and maintain professional liability insurance.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spedition](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spedition)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight forwarding company |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spedition |

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