Freight Forwarders play an integral part in Ghana's transportation process. They act on behalf of the exporters in arranging transportation services. Giff members are familiar with Ghana government export regulations, and documents connected with foreign trade. import rules and regulations of destination foreign countries, and methods of shipping,

Services—
Ghanaian Freight forwarders provide a number of services. During the initial planning phases of exporting we help decide:
• Which carriers to use
• Best days of the week to ship
• The best route
• The most economical shipment size

At the beginning of a sale, we also can provide the exporter with a quotation on:
• Freight costs
• Port charges
• Consular fees
• Cost of special documentation
• Insurance costs
• Freight forwarder's fees especially at destination (if required)

This information can be used in the preparation of an accurate price quotation to foreign customers. At the shipper's request, the freight forwarder can make the actual arrangements and provide the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination.
This can include
• Booking space with the carrier
• Completing export documentation
• Arranging for cargo insurance
• Advising on foreign import regulations
• Providing guidance on packaging, marking, and labeling
• Arranging for products to be packed and containerized at the exporter's request

Some of our members are also freight consolidators and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers. Non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) book space on ships in large quantities at lower rates and sell space to shippers in smaller amounts. NVOCCs consolidate small shipments into container loads that move under one bill of lading. More favorable rates are passed on to the shipper and therefore smaller shippers, with less-than-containerload (LCL) shipments, can take advantage of the lower costs associated with being a big shipper. Services typically offered by NVOCCs, in addition to customary services provided by freight forwarders, are:
• Consolidation of freight and Financial liability for goods due to loss or damage