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Role of Freight Forwarders in The Execution of Export

This document discusses the role of freight forwarders in export and import. It provides an introduction to freight forwarders and their services. The document outlines the typical responsibilities of freight forwarders such as organizing transportation, ensuring documentation is in order, and facilitating customs clearance. It also discusses factors to consider when selecting a freight forwarder like costs, insurance, and capabilities. The roles freight forwarders play in the transportation process and criteria for setting up a freight forwarding agency are described as well.

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Role of Freight Forwarders in The Execution of Export

This document discusses the role of freight forwarders in export and import. It provides an introduction to freight forwarders and their services. The document outlines the typical responsibilities of freight forwarders such as organizing transportation, ensuring documentation is in order, and facilitating customs clearance. It also discusses factors to consider when selecting a freight forwarder like costs, insurance, and capabilities. The roles freight forwarders play in the transportation process and criteria for setting up a freight forwarding agency are described as well.

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ROLE OF FREIGHT

FORWARDERS IN THE
EXECUTION OF EXPORT
INTRODUCTI
ON  Introduction to Export and Import.

 Introduction to Freight

Forwarders.

 Objective of the study.

 Need and scope of the study.

 Research methodology.
 Company profile.

 Services offered by the company.

 Assurances.

 Specialists in handling.
ROLE 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
REFERENCES
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/561611/how_a_frei
ght_forwarder_can_help_you_pg3_pg3.html?cat=3
 
http://freightforwardermalta.com/

 
http://www.allbusiness.com/operations/shipping/530812-1.ht
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVOCC

 
https://www.thebenche.com/forum/documents-shipping/3776
-10-important-questions-when-choosing-freight-forwarder.ht
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