LinkLine Group

A freight forwarder works out the logistics and makes sure all bases are covered in the process of transporting goods from A to B. Typical responsibilities include: considering and planning the most effective route for freight organizing the transportation of freight between intermediate destinations – usually cargo terminals, port facilities or railway yards tracking the movement of freight using software and satellite technology reporting back to clients, keeping them up-to-date with the progress of goods deciding on the best way to package stock, taking into account factors such as weather, terrain and type of goods taking appropriate measures for the movement of delicate goods checking countries’ legal requirements to make sure all the appropriate documentation (eg insurance and customs forms) is filled out staying up-to-date with relevant political activities and legislation that might impact the transportation of freight organizing payments or processes transactions on behalf of the client, such as freight charges.