Daigon Clearing & Forwarding

Daigon is a privately owned customs clearing and freight forwarding agent. Was founded in the 21st century. Based closed to all Depots. Definition of Clearing Agent:. A Clearing Agent is a person or a company that deals with customs. Clearing Agents declare imported cargo. To the government, on behalf of the importer or trader. This includes:. General cargo. Personal household effects. Unaccompanied Baggage. Most Clearing Agents do not specialize in Household or Baggage. And ill-equipped to handle these shipments. Definition of Freight Forwarder:. A freight forwarder or forwarding agent, is a company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations. To move goods from origin to the final point of distribution. Forwarders contract with a carrier to move the cargo. Cargo ranging from raw agricultural products to manufactured goods. Transport Information:. Freight can be booked on a variety of shipping providers, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads. It is not unusual for a single shipment to move on multiple carrier types. ‘International freight forwarders” typically handle international shipments. International freight forwarders have additional expertise in processing customs documentation. And activities pertaining to international shipments. Information typically reviewed by a freight forwarder:. Commercial invoice. Shipper’s export declaration. Bill of lading. Other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, and/or transshipment. Much of this information is now processed in a paperless environment. The FIATA shorthand description of the freight forwarder. As the ‘Architect of Transport’ illustrates the commercial position of the forwarder relative to his client.