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Freight Broker

What is a Freight Broker?

A freight broker is a person or an organisation that assists shippers in moving shipments from the point of origin to their destinations by employing the service of carrier companies. In essence, the freight broker helps the shipper to find carriers for the transportation of goods.

Apart from organising carriers for shipper, the freight broker is responsible in facilitating the delivery of goods to their destination; provides updates about the status of the shipment.

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