Shadowing Practice: Who is Freight Forwarder ? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Daily Logistics.
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In this video, we are going to talk about freight forwarders.
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Without further do let's get started.
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Who is a freight forwarder?
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A freight forwarder is a party or a company that acts as the agent of the cargo owner.
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They can further describe as the companies specialized in providing logistics services to their customers.
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Also, name as international freight forwarders or freight brokers, or simply forwarders.
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These agents are third -party logistics service providers to the manufacturing or cargo distributing companies.
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Freight forwarders generally have networks of offices around the world.
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These freight brokers in different locations may belong to the same group of companies.
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Or they could be different companies
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that mutually agreed to work together as they do not have
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their own network to cover the freight forwarding work in different countries.
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Having a network helps them to cater to the demand of their customers in different countries without limiting their business.
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The more the network, the more they become strong players in the freight forwarding industry shippers
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and consignees find it very easy to work with freight brokers as they have a network of agencies in other countries
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the freight brokers do all the communications related to the cargo moving from origin to destination
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so the shipper
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and consignee don't have to worry about the logistics arrangements of
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their goods once the goods are handed over to the forwarder
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at the origin they make sure to deliver the goods to
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the agreed destination some shipping lines have their own freight forwarding companies to facilitate international trade
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and increase their control in the logistics industry and enhance customer satisfaction.
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For example, AP Mahler Maersk has merged with Damco to provide freight forwarding facilities by the Maersk Group.
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What are the freight forwarding services?
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Some of the services of freight agents are as below.
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Every agent may not provide all the services.
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But in general bellow services are available.
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Assist cargo owners to move goods from one place to another.
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Negotiate freight rates and make sure to allocate space from a carrier.
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Cargo packing, palletizing.
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Provide warehousing facility.
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Track cargo on the cargo owner's behalf.
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Arrange, provide inland transportation as appropriate.
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Handle export import documentation.
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CUS deck preparation and cargo clearance.
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Do freight broker and customs broker are same?
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No, they are not the same.
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But freight brokers can be customs brokers while customs brokers cannot be freight brokers.
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freight forwarding is a vast area it includes a lot of
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job roles the customs brokers job role is limited yet vital
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in the logistics industry now let's talk about the importance of
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freight forwarders as they are always at your service you may have not identified their importance
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having reliable freight brokers for your business will smooth the supply chain of your cargo
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as freight brokers take care of the goods from the shipper's
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doorstep to the consignee's doorstep trustworthy freight brokers become partners to
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the company nowadays what is the freight forwarders cargo receipt the
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freight forwarders cargo receipt is a document commonly known as fcr
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this document act as an acceptance by the forwarder on safe
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receipt of cargo the document is issued to the cargo owner
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or the shipper are you curious about fiata fiata stands for
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the international federation of freight forwarders association it is the non
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-governmental world body representing freight brokers at the country level freight agents have associations to raise their voice
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and all country level associations become members of fiata to have
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a loud voice around the world for more information on fiata
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please visit their website fiata .org i will put the link in the description are freight freight forwarder and NVOCC are same?
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They are not the same and most people think they are the same.
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Their responsibilities differ and have different roles before the law.
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You can watch our video about NVOCC to identify their role.
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That's all for this video.
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I hope you gained some knowledge about freight forwarders.
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Please consider subscribing to the daily logistics channel.
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Also, you can read the article about freight forwarders visiting our website dailylogistic .com
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thanks for watching see you in another video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 64 sentences and 697 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:11. The speaker talks at a natural 166 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 73% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| freight noun | /fɹeɪt/ | The transportation of goods (originally by water; now also (chiefly US) by land); also, the hiring of a vehicle or vessel for such transportation. |
| broker noun | /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ | A mediator between a buyer and seller. |
| cargo noun | /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ | Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle. |
| logistics noun | /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ | The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of… |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| destination noun | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |
| doorstep noun | /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ | An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home. |
| vast adjective | /væst/ | Very large or wide (literally or figuratively). |
| curious adjective | /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ | Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. |
| assist verb | /əˈsɪst/ | To help. |
| behalf noun | /bɪˈhæf/ | The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something. |
| deck noun | /ˈdɛk/ | Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. |
| smooth adjective | /smuːð/ | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: smooth /smuːð/, trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜː.ði/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/, negotiate /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/, facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like freight, broker, cargo.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.