What is the difference between a shipping company and a freight forwarder?

Many providers offer both services. Shipping companies focus on moving cargo; freight forwarders also coordinate documentation, customs, and multimodal routing.

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What is the difference between a shipping company and a freight forwarder?: Many providers offer both services. Shipping companies focus on moving cargo; freight forwarders also coordinate documentation, customs, and multimodal routing.