The freight forwarder
Example: Freight forwarder manages transport across multiple carriers
Definition
"The freight forwarder" refers to an agent or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to transport goods from the manufacturer to a market, customer, or final point of distribution. They handle logistics, documentation, and coordination between multiple carriers.
Etymology
The term "the freight forwarder" combines 'freight,' derived from Old English 'frēot,' meaning goods transported, and 'forwarder,' from the verb 'forward,' meaning to send onward. The phrase reflects the role of a person or company advancing cargo through various stages of transport.
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"The freight forwarder" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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