The Basics of Freight Forwarding – Insights from ITF Group’s Ayman Hanno

Your Global Freight Questions, Answered

Freight forwarding might sound like a buzzword, but behind the scenes, it’s one of the most critical pieces of global logistics. In this episode of Check Call, Ayman Hanno, Director of Freight Forwarding Operations at ITF Group, breaks down the complexities, challenges, and surprising stories from the world of international shipping.

🎧 Spoiler alert: sea cucumbers are a
hot export commodity.

Key Takeaways from the Podcast:

•  Freight forwarding vs. 3PL vs. brokerage—what’s the real difference?
• Customs clearance explained (finally, in plain English)
• What drives freight forwarding pricing, from bananas to aircraft bolts
• Why air is expensive—but sometimes the only way
• The mindset it takes to solve global logistics puzzles

Ayman shares stories from the field and breaks down the ForwardNow solution, ITF Group’s answer to simplifying international shipping.

ForwardNow: International Shipping Made Simple

• Global transportation management across air, ocean, rail & road
• Customs clearance and compliance handled with care
• Solutions for urgent shipments—from grounded planes to cruise ship vaccines
• Personalized service for complex supply chain needs

At ITF Group, we don’t just move freight. We make global logistics feel local—with the tools, partners, and expertise to get anything anywhere.