forwarder

noun

for·ward·er ˈfȯr-wər-dər

also ˈfō-,

or ˈfȯ-,

Southern also ˈfär-

: one that forwards

especially : an agent who performs services (such as receiving, transshipping, or delivering) designed to move goods to their destination

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But the public index is still based on averages provided by shippers and forwarders, so it can be presumed that many of the individual rates for cargo shipments were higher. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 June 2024 His company works with brokers and freight forwarders to take port delivery orders. —

Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 The survey, which gathered responses from a diverse range of stakeholders including freight forwarders, beneficial cargo owners, third-party logistics service providers, and carriers, revealed the significant effort and time that goes into the planning and research of freight routes. —

Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 These investments present a potential alternative for shippers and particularly their freight forwarders who are weary of the chronic volatility of the West Coast ports. —

Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for forwarder