How to know if you need a freight forwarder
They also play a key role when the volume of goods is insufficient to fill a container. In such cases, the freight forwarder can offer sea groupage solutions via LCL (Less than Container Load) services, road groupage or air consolidation, grouping goods from different clients to reduce logistics costs and improve transport efficiency.
Furthermore, the freight forwarder can take on the comprehensive management of customs procedures, including duties, import VAT, tariff classification, health certificates and other regulatory requirements applicable to international trade, which is particularly important for goods subject to specific controls or technical regulations.
Furthermore, their involvement also adds value when the operation requires a higher level of control and security over the goods, as they can manage transport insurance, shipment tracking, incident resolution, inspections and temporary storage, thereby providing greater visibility and control over the entire logistics operation.
Generally speaking, using a freight forwarder is usually advisable when an international operation involves complex logistics coordination, specialised customs clearance or the transport of goods that exceeds the capabilities of a standard courier service.
