Freight forwarder does forwarding and clearing cargo as the customs broker, provides third-party logistics and supply chain services on behalf of a client.
The Freight forwarder takes pride in fulfilling and improving the whole logistic supply chain solution, cost-wise, resource-wise, or environmental-wise – not just ensuring space on a cargo ship!
– Knut Sollund –
Advantages offered by the carrier
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professional logistic advises
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inform the client in advance about the possible challenges of freight transportation
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negotiate with transport agents to reduce the cost of shipping the carriage
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recommend alternative lanes for good transportation
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recommen multimodal solutions
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recommendation to improve your supply chain
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own local offices or agency networks for logistics worldwide
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being independent party offer all kinds of transport, road, sea, rail, etc. finding the best solution on behalf of the customer
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knowledge of market/country
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knowledge of local language
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knowledge of local law and regulations
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storage, terminal, cross-docking, packing, and distribution
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detailed reporting, or customized reports daily - weekly - monthly
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logistic consultants
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seamless coordination across departments, countries, and suppliers
The freight forwarder, carrier, or custom licensed agent, arranges the handling of:
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import
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export
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customs documentation
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costs of a special document
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port and terminal charges
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billing
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packing
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operation of transport movements
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cargo consolidation
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knowledge of incoterms
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managing freight costs
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insurance
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a total logistic service provider from the producer to end-customer!
The Freight Forwarders responsibilities according to International Conventions
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giving CMR protection,
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provide legitimate permission for the transportation time frame.
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notify before shipping
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comply with ADR shipping conventions of harmful products
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