IMPORT FREIGHT FORWARDER WORK DESCRIPTION
Mäkilä, Mauno (2016)
Mäkilä, Mauno
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605147837
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605147837
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The purpose of this thesis was to research and create a general work description for an import freight forwarder in company X. Description can be converted generally to any freight forwarding company, excluding functions that are characteristic to company X’s role also as a port operator.
Thesis emphasizes a viewpoint of an import freight forwarder in international sea logistics since company X is a port operator and has business in stevedoring, freight forwarding, warehousing and ship agency. Due to this, the amount of internal stakeholders is probably higher compared to a freight forwarder working solely in a company providing only freight forwarding services.
Theory part consists of determining freight forwarding concept in general, applicable globally. Focusing on a description what freight forwarding is and role of it in the logistics chain. Theory part covers also most general documents used in international sea logistics. There will be included legal aspects and responsibilities of a freight forwarder and introduction to Incoterms, charter parties and AREX.
Empirical part consists of describing functions included in forwarder’s work in general level and situations forwarder encounters with different type of customers and stakeholders, giving a practical insight to forwarder’s work. Empirical part contains also one example case of arranging a delivery.
Thesis emphasizes a viewpoint of an import freight forwarder in international sea logistics since company X is a port operator and has business in stevedoring, freight forwarding, warehousing and ship agency. Due to this, the amount of internal stakeholders is probably higher compared to a freight forwarder working solely in a company providing only freight forwarding services.
Theory part consists of determining freight forwarding concept in general, applicable globally. Focusing on a description what freight forwarding is and role of it in the logistics chain. Theory part covers also most general documents used in international sea logistics. There will be included legal aspects and responsibilities of a freight forwarder and introduction to Incoterms, charter parties and AREX.
Empirical part consists of describing functions included in forwarder’s work in general level and situations forwarder encounters with different type of customers and stakeholders, giving a practical insight to forwarder’s work. Empirical part contains also one example case of arranging a delivery.