Is the freight company a freight forwarder?

1, The definition and function of freight companies
A freight company is a specialized enterprise engaged in the transportation of goods, whose main task is to provide logistics transportation services for customers. These types of companies typically have their own transportation vehicles, such as trucks, ships, airplanes, etc., to ensure that goods can be safely and quickly transported from one location to another. The responsibilities of a freight company cover the packaging, loading and unloading, transportation, tracking and other aspects of goods to ensure the efficiency and smoothness of the entire cargo process.
Freight companies are not only transportation service providers, but may also be involved in related businesses such as cargo warehousing, insurance, and customs declaration. Some large freight companies have even established extensive logistics networks worldwide to meet the needs of customers for global cargo transportation.
2, The Definition and Function of Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarder refers to an intermediary organization that provides freight transportation services to shippers (customers), with the main task of coordinating and arranging the transportation of goods. Freight forwarders usually do not have their own transportation vehicles, but instead establish cooperative relationships with various transportation companies to find the highest quality and most economical transportation solutions for customers. Agents can involve both international and domestic freight agents, covering a wide range.
The function of freight forwarding not only includes the organization and arrangement of transportation services, but also the handling of relevant procedures, documents, customs declaration and other affairs that may be involved in the transportation process. Agents can provide customers with full tracking services to ensure the safety and timely delivery of goods. In addition, freight forwarders can also provide consulting services and provide customers with advice on transportation, customs clearance, insurance, and other aspects.
3, The difference between freight companies and freight agents
Transport ownership: Freight companies usually own their own transport vehicles, such as trucks, ships, airplanes, etc., while freight agents do not own transport vehicles and mainly provide services through cooperation with other transport companies.
Service scope: Freight companies have a wider range of services, covering the entire process from packaging to transportation of goods, and even including warehousing, insurance, and other services. Freight forwarders mainly focus on coordinating and arranging the transportation of goods, and handling related procedures and affairs.
Ownership and Responsibility: Freight companies have more direct ownership and responsibility for the goods, as they are usually the actual carriers of the goods. As an intermediary, the responsibility of freight forwarders mainly lies in coordination and arrangement, rather than direct transportation.
Cooperative relationship: Freight companies may establish joint ventures or cooperative relationships with other related enterprises to form a comprehensive logistics network. Freight forwarders tend to establish flexible cooperative relationships with various transportation companies in order to choose the most suitable solution for customer needs.
4, A freight company with comprehensive services
With the continuous development of the industry, some enterprises have begun to integrate the functions of freight companies and freight agents, becoming comprehensive service providers. These types of enterprises not only have their own transportation vehicles, but also have the coordination and arrangement ability of freight agents. Such enterprises can provide customers with more comprehensive and integrated freight services, meeting the diverse needs of different customers