Freight Forwarder – What is Spedition and How It Works

A freight forwarder is a professional who organizes the transport of goods. Their tasks include coordinating between senders and carriers, ensuring proper documentation, monitoring shipments, informing clients about arrival times, and preparing transport orders.

Main Responsibilities of a Freight Forwarder

• ✔ Organizing transport and finding the most suitable carrier
• ✔ Communicating between clients, production facilities, and carriers
• ✔ Handling cargo and preparing documentation
• ✔ Monitoring shipments and informing about arrival times
• ✔ Issuing transport orders
• ✔ Managing logistics issues and optimizing routes

Spedition by Routes at CargoNet

CargoNet allows easy access to freight forwarders and carriers by specific routes. Users can quickly find forwarders operating on international or domestic routes.

Access the route system here: Freight Forwarder by Routes.

Import and Export Customs Clearance

Customs clearance is often part of a freight forwarder’s responsibilities. For countries outside the EU, forwarders prepare the necessary documents to allow goods to be cleared for import or export. Customs officers inspect and finalize the clearance. It is important to know in advance which forwarder will handle the paperwork at the border.

CT Advice

Before arrival at the border, transport providers should confirm with the organizer which forwarder is assigned to handle customs documents. If not specified in the transport order, the provider must obtain this information and pass it to the driver.

Explanation of Terms

Bidding: competing for the transport of a specific shipment or cargo.