FAQ
What is a Freight Forwarding Company (Spedition)?
A traditional freight forwarding company is a service provider. It organizes the transportation of goods via truck, train, ship, or airplane. Freight forwarders consolidate smaller shipments along the main route from the shipping depot to the receiving depot into larger units such as full truckloads or containers. Pickup and delivery of shipments at depots are often carried out using local transport trucks. Compared to the more expensive direct shipping from Depot A to Depot B, this process helps customers save shipping costs.
Freight forwarding companies often also offer services in the field of logistics, such as warehousing, order picking, and shipment tracking.
When do you need a Freight Forwarder?
Freight forwarders are required for shipping freight goods. They handle the organization of individual stages like pre-transport, main transport, and post-transport. Today’s freight forwarding services include additional offerings such as notifying the recipient of the goods, delivery within defined time windows, and the use of lift gates, among others.
How much does shipping via a Freight Forwarder cost?
Shipping costs are based on the weight and dimensions of the goods to be transported, the distance between the loading and unloading points, and whether intermediate stops are required. At Futuretrans Logistics, customer service is a priority and does not incur additional charges.
Companies with regular shipments can arrange a tailored offer with a freight forwarder based on their shipping volume and with a defined duration. Particularly for international shipments, various shipping methods such as truck, rail, air, or sea are often combined.
