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Get StartedWelcome to the TFG freight forwarding, shipping and logistics hub. Moving goods and services from A to B has never been more complex, as supply chains have grown longer and more fragmented. Whether you’re transporting goods, or learning about supply chains, warehousing, transportation and packaging, we’ve got you covered.
Freight forwarding is the term to describe moving a shipment through the supply chain, from its origin at the exporting country to its destination in the importing country. Firms may choose to handle this themselves, but many use freight forwarders to simplify and speed up the process.
Freight forwarders are companies that handle the shipping process on behalf of the supplier, taking care of a shipment from the moment it leaves the supplier to its arrival at the buyer. Freight forwarders do not transport the goods themselves, but rather coordinate with a range of shipping companies to find the quickest, safest, and most cost-effective combination of transport for their clients.
Because freight forwarding companies handle many clients through several transport routes, they can often negotiate the best price with shipping companies and take advantage of simplified customs clearances and lower tariffs. Therefore, many companies who are just starting to export goods abroad will choose to use a freight forwarder to simplify the process.