Portrait of Mr. Samir J. Shah Samir J. Shah

Role • International Freight Forwarder

International Freight Forwarder

As an international freight forwarder in India, Mr. Samir J. Shah works with exporters, importers and logistics companies to organise air and ocean freight movements, plan multi-modal routes and ensure that documentation and coordination are in place for a smooth shipment.

Air freight Ocean freight Multi-modal routing Documentation & coordination
Discuss freight forwarding work
Experience across air & sea movements

His forwarding work includes route planning, booking and space coordination with carriers, alignment with customs brokers and transporters, and follow-up until the shipment is handed over at the destination.

Air & Sea
freight operations
End-to-end
execution support
Guidance
for teams & learners

What he does as an international freight forwarder

Mr. Shah’s forwarding work is built around day-to-day involvement with cargo movements and the teams handling them.

Planning the movement
Structuring the shipment
Reviewing commercial terms and cargo details, identifying suitable modes and routes, and aligning the movement with client priorities.
During the movement
Handling the execution
Working with carriers, consolidators, customs brokers, CFSs and transporters so that bookings, cut-offs and handovers are honoured.
After the movement
Closing and reviewing the shipment
Ensuring documents are complete, exceptions are recorded and learnings are shared with clients and internal teams.

How he approaches freight forwarding work

Themes that guide his handling of freight.

Clarity on roles & responsibilities Attention to routing & transit points Careful review of documents Regular updates to clients Collaboration with customs brokers Support for team members & trainees

Impact of his work as an international freight forwarder

How this role connects with business and people.

With clients
Working towards predictable movements.

Supporting exporters and importers in organising their freight so that movements are clearer, documents are aligned and responsibilities are understood.

Related: Talks & interactions

With professionals
Sharing forwarding experience with teams.

Providing inputs, examples and sessions for people working in freight forwarding and related logistics roles.

Explore: Teachings

With forums
Bringing a forwarding perspective to discussions.

Contributing freight-forwarding viewpoints in trade and logistics forums where operations and policy meet.

See: Affiliations