Freight Forwarder Costs

• In order to prepare an accurate price quotation to foreign customers, freight forwarders can provide price quotations on:
  • Freight costs.
  • Port charges.
  • Consular fees.
  • Cost of special documentation.
  • Insurance costs.
  • Freight forwarder's fees.

• Freight forwarders operate on a fee basis paid by the exporter.
  • Their fees consist of an agreed-upon amount, plus documentation charges.
  • They also collect a percentage of the freight costs from the carrier.

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© 2004 John Michael Pierobon

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