the freight forwarder co- ordinates the transfer of the cargo from one transport vehicle to another. This involves booking space on a transhipment vessel, discharging, sorting, loading and distribution of the cargo to various consignees. Within the context of multimodal transport the forwarder might also act as contracting carrier.
The freight forwarder provides all necessary documentation for the import and export of goods having regard to legal- and customs requirements and the terms of the sales con-tract. He performs this function as an agent of the customer.