1. Import and Export are key components of a country’s economy.
2. The freight forwarders or cargo service companies play a vital role in the transport of goods from one country to another.
3. Freight Forwarders are intermediaries between shippers and...
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1. Import and Export are key components of a country’s economy.
2. The freight forwarders or cargo service companies play a vital role in the transport of goods from one country to another.
3. Freight Forwarders are intermediaries between shippers and various transportation services
4. Cargo Service companies store and ship merchandise on behalf of an organization.
5. The services provided by these companies include:
i) Tracking Inland Transportation,
ii) Preparation of Shipping and export documents,
iii) Warehousing,
iv) Negotiating freight charges,
v) Booking cargo space,
vi) Cargo insurance, and
vii) Freight consolidation
6. Cargo service companies establish relationships with carriers, ocean liners, air freighters, trucking companies, and rail freighters.
7. Negotiate the best price on behalf of their clients.
8. These companies export documentation requirements, regulations, transport costs and banking practices which eases the export process for their clients.
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