A freight forwarder is a professional logistics service provider that acts as an intermediary between shippers (individuals or businesses needing to transport goods) and the various transportation carriers (such as shipping lines for sea freight, airlines for air freight, trucking companies for road transport, and rail operators for rail transport) involved in global or domestic cargo movement. Its core mission is to streamline the complex supply chain process, ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively from the point of origin to the final destination.