International Freight Forwarding Services

An international freight forwarder is an agent for the exporter and can move cargo from “dock-to-door,” providing several significant services such as: Advising on exporting costs including freight costs, port charges, consular fees, costs of special documentation, insurance costs and freight handling fees; Preparing and filing required export documentation such as the bill of lading and routing appropriate documents to the seller, the buyer or a paying bank; Advising on the most appropriate mode of cargo transport and making arrangements to pack and load the cargo; Reserving the necessary cargo space on a vessel, aircraft, train, or truck. Making arrangements with overseas customs brokers to ensure that the goods and documents comply with customs regulations.