Title: Explain the functions performed by key international intermediaries.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Understanding Distribution in the International Marketing Plan

Explanation should include a definition of export management company, export trading company, freight forwarder, and customs broker and elaborate on the functions performed by each.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the duties of an export management company? An export trading company? A freight forwarder? A customs broker?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each type of international intermediary?
- What information is needed on shipping labels of exported goods?
- What documentation might be involved when shipping items to other countries?
- Why are universal package symbols used when exporting products to other countries?