Freight forwarders assist in the transport of cargo. They arrange for shipping and storage of merchandise on behalf of shippers and are authorities on the rules, regulations, and requirements for shipping. They assist clients by advising on freight costs, legal requirements, documentation, insurance costs, and packing and handling. may also prepare the bill of lading and any special required documentation.

Once an order is ready for shipment, freight forwarders review all required documents to ensure that everything is in After shipment has arrived at its destination, freight forwarders can route the documents to the seller, the buyer, or to a paying bank.

Domestic freight forwarders assemble, collect, and consolidate Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight shipments. They can also arrange for storage and deconsolidation of shipments.

An international freight forwarder assists exporters in the preparation of price quotations by advising on freight costs, port charges, consular fees, costs of special documentation, insurance costs, and their handling fees. An international freight forwarders agents or associates at the destination provide deconsolidation, freight collection services, document delivery.

International freight forwarders are familular with the import/export documentation and requirements for the origination and destination countries. They can also make arrangements with customs brokers overseas to ensure that the goods comply with customs export documentation regulations.

TAG Shipping Solutions experts provide a full range of freight forwarding services including booking cargo space, negotiating freight charges, cargo insurance, preparation of shipping and export documents, warehousing, freight consolidation, cargo tracking, and filing of insurance claims.