Services Offered
8 Other Services
In addition to the services previously discussed, freight forwarders may offer many other services including:
It is clear that the forwarding sector offers a very broad range of services which benefits the wider economy. It is unlikely that any one freight forwarder can offer all services. More specialist activities, such as moving livestock, bullion and military goods, for example, will require the services of freight forwarder with the relevant knowledge and access to specific facilities and equipment. BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions highlight certain categories of goods that the BIFA Member will have to agree to handle in writing before any services can be provided in their respect.
• Guidance on Incoterms and the apportionment of costs and responsibilities
• Specialist services handling: - Pharmaceuticals - Cool-chain - Perishables - Livestock and pets - Excise goods
• Management reports relating to cargo movements
• Warehousing related services: - Fulfilment warehousing - Third party logistics - Customs warehousing
• Regulatory and compliance updates
• Insurance services
• Specialist customs consultancy and management services.
• Project forwarding for unusual and difficult to handle consignments
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