Freight Forwarding
International freight forwarder
The process of importing or exporting goods can be very complicated. Not only is there the problem of how to ship the goods, there are also many regulations to consider.
For this reason, UK Freight Forwarders will normally either have offices in other countries or arrangements with local agents to handle the transport and paperwork requirements in those countries.
The Freight Forwarder will look for the best delivery route and seek quotes for each element of the transport, taking into consideration the optimum mix of speed, price and reliability.
Freight Agent
Your freight forwarder may well be able to help you with arranging various aspects of packaging, which can include the selection of pallet type and size, palletising goods, creating and filling crates, ensuring compliance with export regulations and expert packaging (a specialist job in itself but one which pays back in terms of avoiding damage en route and rejections at the port of receipt).
Don’t be tempted to skimp on this very important function or your business may suffer.