How do they match: Freight Forwarders

  • Cargo Agent
  • Air Cargo Agent

  • Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

  • Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
  • Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
  • Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
  • Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
  • Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
  • Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
  • Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.

  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.