{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Accredited Freight Forwarders","description":"Customs authorities and recognised industry bodies award accredited freight forwarder status to operators demonstrating compliance with defined quality, security, and regulatory standards. Accreditation authorises them to process shipments and file customs declarations under simplified procedures, resulting in faster clearances and fewer physical inspections. The EU's AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) program is the most prominent framework, distinguishing between AEO-C (Customs Simplifications","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/accredited-freight-forwarders","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T13:04:55.030836","citation":"https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/authorised-economic-operator-aeo_en","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/accredited-freight-forwarders","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Accredited Freight Forwarders · Customs authorities and recognised industry bodies award accredited freight forwarder status to operators demonstrating compliance with defined quality, security, and regulatory standards. · Quelle: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/authorised-economic-operator-aeo_en"}