In this article, we will discuss what freight forwarders are and their roles in the shipping industry. The first order of business is to explain what a freight forwarder is. Freight forwarders are companies that specialize in providing services to facilitate international trade. There are a few things international forwarders do to help facilitate international trade. One thing they are responsible for is providing the proper documentation for customs. Video Source If they do not have the correct documentation, the cargo will not be able to go through international borders. Another role freight forwarders have is to organize and consolidate…