who is an ocean freight forwarder??
Dear Lakshita, Ocean freight forwarder is an individual or a firm who eliminate many headaches when you’re shipping container loads of cargo overseas. They can ease the pain of dealing with customs laws in each country and book your cargo on a reliable vessel. Ocean forwarders or ocean freight brokers often specialize in dealing with specific regions or countries, keeping up with changes in customs laws, port fees and other obstacles that may greet your cargo when it reaches its destination. Among the key functions ocean forwarders perform are: 1. Ocean forwarders book your cargo. 2. Complete documentation for export. 3. Arrange for cargo insurance. 4. Advise on import laws and regulations. 5. Advise you on packaging, marking, and labeling. 6. Arrange for products to be packed and containerized. 7. Export clearance.
