what is a good rebutal? For this weeks discussion I chose to discuss prompt 2, Freight Forwarders. A company that ships cargo on behalf of shippers is a freight forwarder. Freight forwarders are a great resource for those who do not ship cargo often or are inexperienced. Freight forwarders are knowledgeable in the modes of transportation and alternative routes as well as calculating costs and other issues. Freight forwarders offer a variety of services based on client needs. They can track, store, and arrange insurance on cargo that is shipped through them. When freight forwarders ship globally they use a combination of all 4 freight modes and set up all transportation change overs and arrangements which can be a daunting and time consuming task for businesses that either are new to global shipping or simply don't do it very often. Freight forwarders often have several partners in transportation which can have a positive effect on shipping speed and costs. Having the experience to know which partners are reliable and best for specific shipping types gives the importers and exporters peace of mind when shippings