Freight Forwarders

<ul><li>Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.</li><li>Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.</li><li>Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.</li><li>Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.</li><li>Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.</li><li>Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.</li><li>Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.</li><li>Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.</li><li>Keep records of goods dispatched or received.</li><li>Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.</li><li>Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.</li><li>Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.</li><li>Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.</li><li>Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.</li><li>Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.</li><li>Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.</li><li>Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.</li><li>Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.</li><li>Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.</li><li>Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.</li><li>Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.</li></ul>