What are the differences between stevedoring, consignee and freight forwarder?

What is a freight forwarder?
A freight forwarder is specifically dedicated to planning, processing and managing the transport of goods between the customs office of departure (in the country of origin), arrival (in the country of destination) and intermediate, if any, with the aim that the operation is carried out safely and profitably.

What is a shipping company?
The shipping company is responsible for representing the interests of the shipowner or shipowner when the ship is in port, providing all necessary assistance and advice.

What is a stevedoring company?
The stevedoring company provides the service of handling goods in ports, under the regime of a license granted by the Port Authorities, which includes the activities of loading, stowage, unstowage, unloading and transshipment of goods, object of maritime traffic, allowing their transfer between ships, or between them and land or other means of transport.