Meaning of the word "freight forwarder" in English

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freight forwarder

US /ˈfreɪt ˌfɔːr.wɚ.dɚ/
UK /ˈfreɪt ˌfɔːr.wɚ.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution

Example:
We hired a freight forwarder to handle our international shipments.
A good freight forwarder can save you time and money.
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