{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Freight forwarder","description":"A freight forwarder is a logistics intermediary who organises the movement of goods on behalf of shippers without owning or operating transport assets. The forwarder books cargo space with carriers – shipping lines, airlines, or trucking companies – prepares the required shipping and customs documents, and manages clearance at origin and destination. Unlike a carrier, the freight forwarder does not physically move the cargo but bears contractual responsibility towards the shipper for the overall","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/freight-forwarder","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T14:17:21.343974","citation":"https://fiata.org","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/freight-forwarder","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Freight forwarder · A freight forwarder is a logistics intermediary who organises the movement of goods on behalf of shippers without owning or operating transport assets. · Quelle: https://fiata.org"}