forwarder
Americannoun
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a person or thing that forwards
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a person engaged in the bookbinding process of forwarding
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See forwarding agent
Etymology
Origin of forwarder
Example Sentences
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Nathan Strang, director of ocean freight at San Francisco-based forwarder Flexport, said the biggest conflict-related cost pressure today is surcharges for fuel used to power ships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Flexport, a tech-enabled freight forwarder, has seen rates drop from highs of around $20,000 per container to $10,000.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2022
Nordic telecom operator Telia advanced 1.1% after posting better-than-expected quarterly earnings, while freight forwarder DSV firmed 2.7% after raising its 2022 outlook.
From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2022
Caitlin Murphy, the chief executive of Global Gateway Logistics, a freight forwarder, said small businesses in particular had been harmed by shipping practices during the pandemic, including when alliances have skipped less profitable ports.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2022
“We will be down as soon as we can,” said Jane; “but I dare say Kitty is forwarder than either of us, for she went up stairs half an hour ago.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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