Forwarding in Contemporary Delivery Chain

Małgorzata Jarocka () and Joanna Krupska ()
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Małgorzata Jarocka: University of Gdańsk
Joanna Krupska: University of Gdańsk

A chapter in Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology, 2017, pp 177-183 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The main function of forwarder is performing actions indispensable to carry out transport process mainly related to organizing the load transport. The functions of forwarder as well as his tasks are still developing and adjusting to the needs and changes of the market. The changes are mainly related to the shape and complexity of delivery chain. This chapter is about the functions of forwarding in the contemporary delivery chains, especially scrutinizing the trend to use outsourcing.

Keywords: Forwarding; Forwarder; Transport; Delivery; Companies; Logistics; Operator; Distribution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51427-7_15

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