Works of FREIGHT FORWARDERS

Typical job role.

Responsibilities.

International freight forwarders.

FREIGHT FORWARDING SYSTEM
 Routes of Goods

Air plane
air terminal
Goods at
shippers Container
sea terminal May Freight
vessel forwarder
sea bulk goods change
Freight pier mid-stream transpor- warehouse
forwarder barge tation
land
warehouse modes
land
railway
Goods at
consignees
truck
 Data analysis and
interpretation

Freight forwarders- Dual role

Part of transportation process.

 CRITERIAS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN
SELECTING A FREIGHT FORWARDER

General.
Packaging.
Modes of transportation.
Freight cost quotation.
Insurance.
Customs.
Documentation.
 REQUIREMENTS FOR SETTING UP A
FREIGHT FORWARDING AGENCY

The players.

Education and experience.

Location.

Target potential customers.

 FINDINGS

Provides lot of services and products.

Age group affecting productivity.

Lack of use of technology.

Uncomfortable working environment.

 RECOMMENDATIONS

Increase in field staff.

Client suggestions should not be neglected.

Large number of players.

CONCLUSION
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