Freight Forwarding-Abhishek Kumar
Freight Forwarding-Abhishek Kumar
Freight Forwarding-Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar
Coordination and shipment of goods from one place to
another.
Use of single or multiple carriers
via air, marine, rail or highway.
The principles of freight forwarding are-
• Efficient and cost-effective transfer of goods
• Goods Need to be Maintained in good condition
throughout their travels.
• Ensure that goods arrive on time.
• Right tools at the disposal.
Popular as- freight
forwarder, forwarder, forwarding agent, also known as
a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC).
A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an expert in
the logistics network.
Act as an intermediary between the shipper and transportation services
liaising with various carriers it negotiate on price and decide on the most
economical, reliable and fastest route.
Freight forwarders can assist with the supply chain process on multiple
levels including-Customs Clearance, International export and import
documentation, Insurance, Packing, Storage, Inventory management, etc.
Transfer of The handling
goods from of cargo at
its original The loading, discharge
source to the inspection port and
freight and transfer to the
forwarder’s validation of import
warehouse. the cargo . warehouse.
Freedom
Additional from
Services Multiple
Contracts
Peace of
Flexibility Mind
1. DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding 14. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2. Kuehne + Nagel 15. Kintetsu World Express
3. DB Schenker 16. Yusen Logistics/NYK Logistics
4. DSV 17. Agility
5. Sinotrans 18. DACHSER
6. Expeditors 19. Hitachi Transport System
7. Nippon Express 20. Damco/Maersk Logistics
8. UPS Supply Chain Solutions 21. Toll Group
9. Bolloré Logistics 22. XPO Logistics
10. C.H. Robinson 23. Logwin
11. CEVA Logistics 24. Mainfreight
12. Kerry Logistics
13. GEODIS
Formerly known as DHL Danzas Air &
Ocean
Industry Serverd-
Company Type: Public -Stock Company • Automotive
Headquarters: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S. • Chemicals & Plastics
• Energy
Founded: 1905
• Food & Beverage
Ocean (TEUs)- 1,000,000 • Healthcare
Air (Metric Tons)- 225,000 • Manufacturing
• Paper & Packaging
• Professional Services
• Retail
• Technology & Electronics
• Transport & Warehouse
A global logistics and supply chain company in
both freight management and contract logistics
Parent Company: CMA-CGM
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Industry Serverd-
Founded: 2007 • Automotive