STUDY ON FREIGHT FORWARDING I PORTMAN LOSITICS CHENNAI

Paper ID: EIJTEM_2022_9__101-104

Author's Name: Dr. Anniesam, Dr.D.Arivazhagan, Sai Dhanush P

Volume: 9

Issue:

Year: 2022

Page No: 101-104

Abstract:

Freight forwarding is the process of organizing and coordinating the shipment of goods from one location to another on behalf of a client or company. Freight forwarders act as intermediaries between shippers and various transportation services, such as shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and customs authorities. Freight forwarding services are the intricate processes of controlling and overseeing the transportation of goods from one location to another. Intermediaries called freight forwarders or forwarding agents carry out this role by facilitating contact between shippers and carriers. These goods forwarding companies work to ensure timely delivery and the best possible condition for goods while in transit by utilizing a variety of modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, or road) and handling numerous logistical aspects such as documentation, customs clearance facilitation, insurance coordination, and other support services.

Keywords: Freight forwarders and forwarding agents, modes of transportation, insurance coordination, contact between shoppers and carriers

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