Freight Forwarding Business

For starting a Freight forwarding business, you need to be well versed with shipping, export - import, business and you should have good contacts in the industry as well.

first n foremost register your self as a freight forwarding co. as per the rules and regulations of the country where you want to set up the business. Once it is done, get registered yourself with the local freight forwarding associations or with FIATA. These association will help you to get acquainted with the industry with written material and thru small learning program or seminars.

Now start making allies in the different countries who will act as your partner in accomplishing your job taken. Now you are ready to start your own business. start taking quotes from the shipping lines or air lines for diff destinations and try to sale them to other freight forwarding co. or exporter and importers.