Freight forwarders are just a bunch of people licensed to handle the movement of goods for international shippers. These professionals will be your go to guy/gal when it comes to moving cargo to unknown lands. They’re geniuses in:
Right from the start, these guys and gals will teach you things like containerization, choosing the best airline, packing, etc. They’ll show what’s the recommended rate is, answer any question, and reserve cargo space. They do it all.
You the shipper, yes you
Your number one goal is to sell merchandise, even without applying for any kind of licensing, handle the shipping on your own, or act as the man in the middle.