{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Correspondence Freight Forwarding","description":"In correspondence freight forwarding, the principal forwarder appoints a local partner agent – the correspondent – to handle a defined segment of the international transport chain on its behalf. The correspondent manages on-the-ground execution: customs clearance, last-mile delivery, and liaison with local authorities or the consignee. Contractual responsibility toward the shipper remains with the appointing forwarder throughout, regardless of who performs the physical work. This model is standa","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/correspondence-freight-forwarding","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T18:05:46.194006","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/correspondence-freight-forwarding","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Correspondence Freight Forwarding · In correspondence freight forwarding, the principal forwarder appoints a local partner agent – the correspondent – to handle a defined segment of the international transport chain on its behalf. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder"}