forwarder

noun

for·​ward·​er ˈfȯr-wər-dər How to pronounce forwarder (audio)
 also  ˈfō-,
 or  ˈfȯ-,
 Southern also  ˈfär-
: one that forwards
especially : an agent who performs services (such as receiving, transshipping, or delivering) designed to move goods to their destination

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But the public index is still based on averages provided by shippers and forwarders, so it can be presumed that many of the individual rates for cargo shipments were higher. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 June 2024 His company works with brokers and freight forwarders to take port delivery orders. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 The survey, which gathered responses from a diverse range of stakeholders including freight forwarders, beneficial cargo owners, third-party logistics service providers, and carriers, revealed the significant effort and time that goes into the planning and research of freight routes. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 These investments present a potential alternative for shippers and particularly their freight forwarders who are weary of the chronic volatility of the West Coast ports. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for forwarder 

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwarder was in 1549

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“Forwarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwarder. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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forwarder

noun
for·​ward·​er ˈfȯr-wərd-ər How to pronounce forwarder (audio)
: one that forwards

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