A person who, on behalf of 1 or more owners, importers, shippers, or consignees of goods, causes specified goods to be transported by 1 or more carriers.

 

Note:

1. There are bonded freight forwarders and non-bonded freight forwarders.
   

1. Only bonded freight forwarders can submit consolidated electronic house bills (eHBs) and move cargo in bond.
   

1. A non-bonded freight forwarder’s movement ends where the bonded carrier’s CCN ends. Further movement will require a re-manifest by a bonded carrier or freight forwarder.
   

1. Freight forwarders cannot transport goods into Canada but can transport goods inland, if bonded.