freight forwarder

freight forwarder. Maritime law. A person or company whose business is to receive and ship goods for others. • A freight forwarder may be an agent of the cargo’s owner or of the carrier, or may be an independent contractor acting as a principal and assuming the carrier’s responsibility for delivering the cargo. — Also termed third-party logistical service provider; forwarding agent.

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译者Kelly，美国顶尖商学院国际经济法专业，擅长翻译各种与投资基金与基金顾问诉讼相关的法律文件。