Advantages of Using Freight Forwarders

A good freight forwarding service can save you untold time and potential headaches while providing reliable transportation of products at competitive rates.

A freight forwarder is an asset to almost any company dealing in international transportation of goods, and is especially helpful when in-house resources are not versed in international shipping procedures.

Here are the advantages of using a freight forwarder:

A Freight Forwarder handles ancillary services that are part of the international shipping business

1. Insurance
2. Customs Documentation
3. etc…

A Freight Forwarder provides to consolidators as well as individual shippers:

1. Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier documentation
2. Bills of Lading
3. Warehousing
4. Risk Assessment and Management
5. Methods of International Payment
6. etc…

Forest Shipping insists on personal communication and great customer service.

Whether the your firm is large or small, the weight of the cargo light or heavy, Forest Shipping will take care of cargo from “dock to door” if requested to do so. This can include the correct filing of export documentation, all arrangements with carriers, packing, crating and storage needs. So, the small and medium-size exporter need not deal with many of the details involved with the logistics of exporting their goods. In addition, Forest Shipping typically charge modest rates for their services and have access to shipping discounts. Given the years of experience and constant attention to detail provided by Forest Shipping, it may be a good investment.