When a freight forwarder or shipper cannot operate directly in a particular region or for specific services, a freight forwarding agency agreement provides the solution: the principal appoints a local agent to organize transport, customs, or warehouse services in the principal's name and at the principal's expense.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarding
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