1. a person or company that arranges the shipment of goods
Usage: business; logistics
2. a person who sends something on to another destination

Examples

• The freight forwarder handled all the customs paperwork for our international shipment.
• We hired a forwarder to manage the logistics of moving our equipment overseas.
• The mail forwarder ensures that letters reach their final destination.
• Our company works with a reliable forwarder for all European deliveries.
• The forwarder coordinated the pickup and delivery of the cargo containers.
• She works as a forwarder, organizing shipments between different countries.