Forward air freight is categorized under air freight services. Typically, a freight forwarder who organizes and manages air-freight shipments offers this service. Forwarders who work in this field have in-depth knowledge of airline schedules, routes, and rates. They analyze all possible options available to the shipper, the type of commodity, the final location, and when it needs to be delivered. After that, appropriate airlines are picked along with the flights. Other than that, forward air freight also includes the preparation of all supporting paperwork like airway bills, commercial invoices, and forms related to customs declaration. Other services include but are not limited to cargo insurance and door-to-door deliveries to clients. For instance, a South America based client company could theoretically require a forward air freight service to transport high-value handicrafts for a client stationed in Europe.
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