International Sea Freight Forwarders
International Sea Freight Forwarders are companies that coordinate the transport of goods across international borders by sea, handling the logistics, documentation, and various customs requirements involved in shipping products from one country to another. They act as intermediaries between shippers (businesses or individuals who need to move cargo) and carriers (shipping lines that transport goods by sea). Key services offered by sea freight forwarders typically include: Arranging transportation – Organizing sea transport by finding suitable vessels and securing space on ships for cargo. Documentation – Handling paperwork, such as bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations, required for shipping goods internationally. Customs clearance – Ensuring that shipments comply with import/export regulations, managing tariffs, and completing customs procedures. Cargo consolidation – Combining smaller shipments into one container, a practice called Less than Container Lo...