Talk:International freight forwarder

Is it necessary to have this article as well as the Freight forwarder article ?

Yes it is

What a mess!
There really is no need for separate pages on;


 * Freight forwarder


 * International Freight Forwarder


 * Logistics


 * Third-party logistics


 * Non-vessel operating common carrier

These are all the same thing, just different 'buzz words' like the ridiculous '4PL' and even now more ridiculous '5PL'. Freight forwarders have re branded as Logistics providers and now re branding as 3PL. I know of haulage companies calling themselves logistics companies these days! These pages all need to combined, with a section in each explaining the difference, (if there really is much, as it depends on the company rather than the label). The pages and any other names can therefore be redirected to a main article. Any objections, and if so, please, please explain. --Pnb73 (talk) 20:27, 31 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Hi. Yes, I think you are probably correct. I am not a professional in the area, but I have seen that this area of Wikipedia could use some consolidation. Thanks for jumping in here. I would be willing to help; I like to work with sourcing. E_dog95'   Hi ' 20:39, 31 January 2009 (UTC)