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What is the work of forwarding agents (freight forwarders)?
A
establishing contact between sellers and prospective buyers
B
giving guarantees to the sellers that the goods imported will be sold
C
offering specialist advice on available transport facilities
D
taking possession of goods and selling them in their own names
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Forwarding agents, also known as freight forwarders, act on behalf of exporters to organize the transport of international freight in a secure, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Detailed explanation-2: -A freight forwarder is responsible for transporting goods from one destination to another. A freight forwarding company will normally arrange the entire shipping process for their clients – from the storage of goods in a warehouse to shipping their merchandise internationally.

Detailed explanation-3: -They arrange the booking of cargo space on ship, plane, train, or truck. They coordinate the insurance of the goods and do the necessary follow-up in case of an accident. They oversee the transportation of the cargo and its packing and loading into the carrier.

Detailed explanation-4: -noun. (Retail: Distribution) A forwarding agent is a person, agency, or business involved in the collection, shipment, and delivery of goods. A forwarding agent is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies.

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