Forwarder definition

Forwarder means an entrepreneur who is a holder of relevant trade licences under Trade Licensing Act. When performing this activity, he undertakes under a forwarding contract to arrange transport of objects (goods) from a certain place to another in his own name and for the account of the Principal (§ 601(1) of the Commercial Code). The Forwarder may also undertake to provide, arrange, or carry out auxiliary transport services, if such services are within the scope of his business activities. The principal trade agreement in the domestic and international market is a contract of sale between a seller and a buyer. Depending on specified delivery terms, a Consignor of goods is either a seller or a buyer who has an obligation to enter into a contract of carriage with a Carrier.

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Forwarder means the person by whom the dangerous goods declaration or marine pollutants declaration and packing certificate are received, and any person responsible for packing the goods into a cargo transport unit, for eventual delivery to the ship or its agent;

Forwarder means a person who receives the appropriate cargo information in preparation for eventual delivery of the cargo to the ship or its agent, and may include a cargo packer or consolidator;

Examples of Forwarder in a sentence

• Where possible, the Freight Forwarder shall consult in advance with the Client.

• When freight monies and charges are prepaid, such payment shall be made not later than the time of release of any original Ocean Bill of Lading by the carrier to the shipper or his duly authorized licensed Freight Forwarder or Agent acting in his behalf.

• If the instructions are inaccurate or incomplete or not according to contract, the Freight Forwarder may at the risk and expense of the Customer act as he deems fit.

• If no timely prior consultation is possible, the Freight Forwarder will take the measures that seem to it to be in the best interests of the Client and shall inform the Client of that.

• If the Freight Forwarder is liable in respect of loss following from delay, such liability shall be limited to an amount not exceeding the remuneration relating to the service giving rise to the delay.

More Definitions of Forwarder

Forwarder means Intelligent SCM LLC doing business under any of its trade names.

Forwarder means NIPPON EXPRESS USA, INC. For the purposes of the exemption from the limitation of liability provisions set forth or referred to herein, “Forwarder” includes agents, servants or representatives of the Forwarder.

Forwarder means Project Transport.

Forwarder means a person or entity who owns, possesses or otherwise ha sthe beneficial right to possess specific tangible property or freight and seeks the service of a Carrier for the transportation of such property or freight to a specific destination.

Forwarder means AFP Logistics, Inc. its subsidiaries, related companies, agents and/or representatives;

Forwarder means Intelligent SCM LLC doing business under any of its trade names. “Waybill” means Forwarder’s Non-Negotiable Waybill, front and reverse pages.

Forwarder means AJC Logistics, LLC dba Eagle Logistics Systems, its related companies, agents, and/or representatives acting solely and on behalf of cargo owners;