# Freight handling

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> An order is placed – freight handling begins: the complete operational process a freight forwarder manages from order entry through to final invoicing.

An order is placed – freight handling begins: the complete operational process a freight forwarder manages from order entry through to final invoicing. Core tasks include carrier booking, preparation of transport documents, customs declarations, shipment tracking, and cost settlement with the shipper. These steps run largely in parallel, requiring simultaneous coordination with carriers, customs authorities, and consignees across different time zones. Document requirements differ substantially by mode – ocean, air, road, or rail. Freight handling should not be confused with freight billing, which refers solely to the invoicing subprocess.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/frachtabwicklung.html](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/frachtabwicklung.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight handling |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/frachtabwicklung.html |

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