ROLE OF FREIGHT

FORWARDERS IN THE
EXECUTION OF EXPORT
INTRODUCTI
ON  Introduction to Export and Import.

 Introduction to Freight

Forwarders.

 Objective of the study.

 Need and scope of the study.

 Research methodology.
 Company profile.

 Services offered by the company.

 Assurances.

 Specialists in handling.
ROLE OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS

 Typical job role.

 Responsibilities.

 International freight forwarders.

FREIGHT FORWARDING SYSTEM
 Routes of Goods

Air plane
air terminal
Goods at
shippers Container
sea terminal May Freight
vessel forwarder
sea bulk goods change
Freight pier mid-stream transpor- warehouse
forwarder barge tation
land
warehouse modes
land
railway
Goods at
consignees
truck
 Data analysis and interpretation

 Freight forwarders- Dual role

 Part of transportation process.

 CRITERIAS TO BE CONSIDERED
WHEN SELECTING A FREIGHT
FORWARDER

General.
Packaging.
Modes of transportation.
Freight cost quotation.

Insurance.
Customs.
Documentation.
 REQUIREMENTS FOR SETTING UP
A FREIGHT FORWARDING
AGENCY

 The players.

 Education and experience.

 Location.

 Target potential customers.

 FINDINGS

 Provides lot of services and products.

 Age group affecting productivity.

 Lack of use of technology.

 Uncomfortable working environment.

 RECOMMENDATIONS

 Increase in field staff.

 Client suggestions should not be neglected.

 Large number of players.

CONCLUSION
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