International freight forwarders typically handle cross-border logistics and have additional expertise in preparing and processing customs documentation and performing activities pertaining to the regulations of different countries.
The first international freight forwarders were innkeepers in London, England who held and re-forwarded the personal effects of their hotel guests in the early 1800s.
International freight forwarders typically handle cross-border logistics and have additional expertise in preparing and processing customs documentation and performing activities pertaining to the regulations of different countries.
[11] Modern freight forwarding organizations serve as pivotal entities in the facilitation of global trade, orchestrating the movement of goods across international borders.
[12] These organizations have evolved significantly, transforming from managing a network of contracted agents to corporations with a direct presence across countries.
Digital technologies such as barcodes, electronic data interchange, and enterprise resource planning have enhanced operational efficiency.
[17] United Parcel Service, DHL Group, FedEx, Maersk, and Deutsche Bahn are the largest freight companies by revenue.