forwarder
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈfɔːrwərdər/
- Specialized
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transitario
- They include manufacturers, crate forwarders, consolidators, customs and regulatory agencies, carriers, ports, and more.
- freight forwarder
- forwarder or carrier
Examples
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If a freight forwarder or carrier wants to do business with any of TAPA's well-heeled members, they must adopt these practices.
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l need dates for next month's shipment and the name of a freight forwarder.
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40,000 freight forwarders are engaged in international trade.
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Shipping lines, freight forwarders, and airlines depend on moving vast quantities of consumer goods on a daily basis, providing Western markets with items manufactured in the Far East.
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Global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (CHRW) is essentially a household name.
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We serve owner-operators, shippers, freight forwarders, and brokers with customizable memberships designed to address their specific business goals.
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Manufacturers, freight forwarders, travel agents, carriers, importers, and retailers who maintain tight control over their transportation flows and provide detailed and timely information to support customs and immigration activities would qualify for expedited border passage.
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Warsaw, Poland-based freight forwarder Apreo Logistics S.A. was brought into the fold in early September, and a couple of weeks later, CHRW announced that it plans to acquire Chicago-based global freight forwarder Phoenix International.
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A reliable freight forwarder can significantly reduce shipping costs for your business.
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Before shipping your goods, make sure to contact your selected forwarder for detailed instructions.
Synonyms
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5.0
A person who organizes and checks the arrival and delivery of goods for a shipping company
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7.1
A person who plans and directs deliveries so packages reach the correct place
A company that stores, packs, and ships products for online sellers
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Forwarder comes from the verb forward, which means 'to send on' or 'toward the front'. So, a forwarder in shipping is a person or company that helps arrange and send goods on to their next place.