Supply chain roles & networks · Core
Freight forwarder
Also called: forwarding agent
ELI5
An intermediary arranging transport and documentation for shipments.
Used in conversation
“Can we circulate freight forwarder with the assumptions and open questions marked?”
Pitch context
You will see “Freight forwarder” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches supply chain roles & networks.
Why it matters: In supply chain roles & networks, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16