In international freight business, an appointed agent serves as broker and coordinator: negotiating transport solutions with carriers, arranging pickup and delivery, interfacing with customs authorities, and processing freight documents on the client's behalf.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_forwarder
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