What is the role of international freight forwarders

Want to know what is the role of international freight forwarder, first of all must know what is an international freight forwarder. An international freight forwarder is defined as a person who, on the instructions of the customer, procures goods for the benefit of the customer and is not himself a carrier. International freight forwarders play a great role in the development of our national economy and the globalization of the world economy. It can promote the development of international trade and transportation, and create a source of foreign exchange for the country. For the client, it serves several purposes.

Organization and coordination. Like some transportation activities, transportation route design, choice of transportation mode and carrier (or owner), coordination of the shipper, the carrier and the warehousing depository, underwriter, Banks, ports, airports, bus stations, yard operator and customs, commodity inspection, all relatived inspections, quarantine, import and export control of related departments.

Professional services. It can provide services such as contract, delivery, assembly, consolidation, acceptance and delivery of goods. Can handle insurance, customs, commodity inspection, health inspection, plant inspection, import and export control procedures. Agent to pay and collect freight, pay taxes and government fees.

Communication control. Maintain effective communication between cargo transport parties, cargo transport parties and other relevant enterprises and departments.

Consult a counselor. Provide clear advice to the client, assist the client to design and choose appropriate treatment scheme, avoid and reduce unnecessary risks and waste.

Reduce costs. Can choose the best transportation route, mode and the best warehousing custodian, loading and unloading operator, and insurer. Try to be fair and reasonable. It can also benefit all the parties concerned through the consolidation effect to reduce the business cost of freight transporters.

Financing. Replace the consignee and consignor to pay the related expenses, taxes, etc., and in advance with the carrier, warehousing, loading and unloading operators to settle the related expenses. With credit and strength to provide them with cost guarantee.