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February 21, 2019
# Freight Forwarder Setup Guide
## How to set up a freight forwarder?
- Pick your Freight Forwarder (there is a list below.)
- **We cannot arrange a Freight Forwarder for you.**
- Arrange transport, customs, tariffs, and documents with the freight forwarding company.
- **TruPar.com is NOT able to provide documentation for customs.**
- **We will provide a packing slip only, which will have weight.**
- **We will not have the box dimensions ahead of time.**
- Go online to purchase your order.
- Place your items in the cart.
- List the freight forwarder’s address in the "Shipping Address" area on the checkout page.
- **Note:** You will need to pay for domestic shipping to the Freight Forwarder in some cases. [Domestic Rates Apply](https://support.trupar.com/kb/shipping-policy) (For qualifying orders over $600, you will receive free shipping.)
**When do I need a Freight Forwarder?**
- Your order total exceeds $2,500
- UPS Worldwide Expedited does not ship to your country
**What is a freight forwarder?**
To comply with export documentation and shipping requirements, many exporters utilize a freight forwarder to act as their shipping agent. The forwarder advises and assists clients on how to move goods most efficiently from one destination to another. A forwarder’s extensive knowledge of documentation requirements, regulations, transportation costs and banking practices can ease the exporting process for many companies. The [Federal Maritime Commission](http://www.fmc.gov/)licenses U.S. forwarders for ocean operations, and some U.S. forwarders are affiliated with global organizations like the [International Air Transport Association](http://www.iata.org/).
**How can I find freight forwarder?**
Freight forwarders are located in most metropolitan areas. Local business telephone listings often feature a freight forwarder or transportation heading. Additionally, the [National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America](http://www.ncbfaa.org/) will provide exporters with information on their members. They can be reached at:
1200 18th Street, NW
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 466-0222
Privately operated forwarder listing services can be useful when looking for a local forwarder. The following websites have listings:
- [Directory of Freight Forwarding Services](http://www.forwarders.com/)
- [1800Miti.com](http://www.1800miti.com/links/page84.html)
- [FreightGate.com](http://www.freightgate.com/directories/directories.tet)
- [FreightNet.com](http://www.freightnet.com/)
- [https://shippingexchange.com/](https://shippingexchange.com/)
**Disclaimer: For customers using a freight forwarder, TruPar.com will be excluded from any legal obligation once the freight forwarder signs for the receipt of the goods.**
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