Freight Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt (FCR)

Freight Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt (FCR): A document issued by a freight forwarder acknowledging receipt of goods for shipment. It confirms that the forwarder has taken possession of the goods and is responsible for their transportation.

Examples of Freight Forwarders: DHL, UPS, Kuehne + Nagel, DB Schenker, Nippon Express.