What is an air cargo agent?
A cargo agent is a type of freight forwarder that specializes in air cargo and acts for airlines that pays him a fee.
What is a freight forwarder?
A freight forwarder, forwarder, or forwarding agent, also known as a non-vessel operating common carrier, is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution. Forwarders contract with a carrier to move the goods. A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an expert in supply chain management and logistics. A forwarder contracts with carriers to move cargo ranging from raw agricultural products to manufactured goods. Freight can be booked on a variety of shipping providers, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads. Functional Air Service specializes in air cargo.
What type of documents do freight forwarders handle?
Information typically reviewed by a freight forwarder includes the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, customs, bill of landing and other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, and/or transshipment.
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