488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. These establishments are usually known as freight forwarders, marine shipping agents, or customs brokers and offer a combination of services spanning transportation modes but do not directly provide shipping services.

Cross-References

  • Establishments primarily engaged in tariff and freight rate consulting services are classified in U.S. Industry 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.

Index Entries

Agents, shipping
Customs brokers
Freight forwarding
Marine shipping agency
Shipping agents (freight forwarding)