Ranked by 2017 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover and Freight Forwarding Volumes***
| A&A Rank | Provider | Ocean TEU’s |
|---|---|---|
| 1* | DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding | 3,259,000 |
| 1* | Kuehne + Nagel | 4,355,000 |
| 2 | DB Schenker | 2,169,000 |
| 3 | Sinotrans | 3,360,300 |
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What is a freight forwarder example?
Forwarders contract with a carrier or often multiple carriers to move the goods. For example, the freight forwarder may arrange to have cargo moved from a plant to an airport by truck, flown to the destination city, then moved from the airport to a customer’s building by another truck.
Is Fedex a freight forwarder?
A full suite of international air and ocean freight forwarding solutions. As your single source for international freight forwarding, FedEx Trade Networks offers a competitive global network and can tailor solutions to streamline your supply chain and increase efficiency, accuracy and cost savings.
What is global freight forwarding?
A freight forwarder, forwarder, or forwarding agent, also known as a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution.
How do I start a freight forwarding business?
How to Start Up a Freight Brokerage Business
- Select a legal structure for your business.
- Apply for operating authority.
- Designate a process agent.
- Arrange for a surety bond or trust fund.
- Register your business.
- Check your state’s requirements.
- Set up your office.
- Get broker contracts & paperwork.
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