1. The freight forwarder packing basic role Freight forwarders package there are three basic function: protection, conservation and introduction. Packaging should be in the storage period and while in transit from the manufacturer to consumer center, protect and save the role of the internal goods. Protection includes not only prevent the lost or damaged and stolen goods, also according to the nature of the goods, to prevent the goods from high or low temperatures, be affected with damp be affected with damp, fire, gas, insects, such as damage, contamination and other natural risks. Forwarding the packaging with the introduction of the goods mainly depends on the form, involving such as size, shape, color, decoration, class, name, etc. Packaging should also be in line with international standards, in line with the requirements of international standards and the relevant national laws and regulations. 

  2. The responsibility of the freight forwarders for packing and marking Freight forwarders itself can not directly responsible for packing and marking. However, some big freight representative company has its own packing department, can provide service for exporters. In any case, freight forwarders advice and guidance, is of great value for exporters. Freight forwarder can also recommend to exporters, efficient, reliable packing workers. In some countries, there are specialized agencies such as packaging association. Internationally, international trade centre (ITC), the UN agency in Geneva, can assist export packing. International trade center also develop regional planning, to strengthen the development of export packaging association.