Choosing the correct international freight forwarder is critical for any company that imports or exports cargo on a regular basis.

After all, your company’s success is dependent on shipments arriving on time, without being delayed, misplaced, or damaged, and without being held up in customs. You must meet or exceed your customers’ expectations with each order while keeping your costs under control.

You will need to thoroughly define your needs for this crucial logistics provider in the early phases of the partner selection process. You’ll eventually need to formally communicate these requirements in a clear and concise manner in your request for quote, but you’ll also need to be able to explain your requirements during discussions with freight forwarders you’ve identified as potential partners in your preliminary research and evaluations. You will eventually need to articulate these criteria in a formal, clear, and concise manner in your request for quote.

Assist in acquiring freight rates and calculating the costs of overseas shipment. providing a detailed and itemized overview of the charges involved Reserving cargo space on planes, ships, and trucks, among other modes of transportation, provides the shipper with all documentation required by the overseas destination. preparing documents for the shipper, banking information, and any other transaction-related paperwork Processing shipment documentation and handling any certification and legalization procedures that may be required based on the situation.