A freight forwarder helps arrange the movement of cargo between locations. Depending on the shipment, the forwarder may coordinate pickup, consolidation, ocean or air freight, documentation, customs processes and delivery. The exact service depends on the forwarder and your contract.
When requesting a freight quote, provide accurate origin, destination, cargo description, number of packages, dimensions, gross weight, ready date and preferred transport mode. For ocean cargo, specify whether you need FCL or LCL. For air cargo, chargeable weight is important.
Compare quotations carefully. A lower headline freight rate may exclude origin charges, destination fees, documentation, customs clearance, terminal charges or delivery. Ask for a clear breakdown and confirm the Incoterm and named place.
Good cargo data improves the quote. Use CBM and chargeable-weight tools to prepare dimensions before contacting the forwarder. Keep the final packing data synchronized with your commercial documents.