An international freight forwarder is an agent for the exporter and can move cargo from "dock-to-door," providing several significant services such as:
- Advising on exporting costs including freight costs, port charges, consular fees, costs of special documentation, insurance costs and freight handling fees;
- Preparing and filing required export documentation such as the bill of lading and routing appropriate documents to the seller, the buyer or a paying bank;
- Advising on the most appropriate mode of cargo transport and making arrangements to pack and load the cargo;
- Reserving the necessary cargo space on a vessel, aircraft, train, or truck.
- Making arrangements with overseas customs brokers to ensure that the goods and documents comply with customs regulations
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- Advising on exporting costs including freight costs, port charges, consular fees, costs of special documentation, insurance costs and freight handling fees;
- Preparing and filing required export documentation such as the bill of lading and routing appropriate documents to the seller, the buyer or a paying bank;
- Advising on the most appropriate mode of cargo transport and making arrangements to pack and load the cargo;
- Reserving the necessary cargo space on a vessel, aircraft, train, or truck.
- Making arrangements with overseas customs brokers to ensure that the goods and documents comply with customs regulations