freight forwarder
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 336 U.S. 465 - Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pac Co v. Acme Fast Freight · 1949Most cited · 227 citing opinions
The forwarder thus has some of the characteristics of both carrier and shipper. In its relations with its customers, a forwarder is subjected by the Act to many of the requirements and regulations applicable to common carriers under Parts I, II, and III of the Act. In its relations with these carriers, however, the status of the forwarder is still that of shipper.
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