What is meant by a freight forwarder?

A freight forwarder is a company that provides transport services using various modes such as rail, truck, air, or sea. It handles the transport and transshipment of goods, operating nationally and internationally.

German forwarding companies are subject to the German Freight Forwarders’ Standard Terms and Conditions. Most of their transactions are B2B, except in furniture moving, relocation, or parcel transport, where private customers are involved.