Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder in International Trade

Meaning of Freight Forwarder, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A person engaged in the business of assembling, collection, consolidating, shipping and distributing less-than-carload or less-than-truckload freight. Also, a person acting as agent in the trans-shipping of freight to or from foreign countries and clearing of freight through countries, including full preparation of documents, arranging for shipping, warehousing, delivery and export clearance.