Freight Forwarding Industry Analysis - Course Name, Semester 1

This term paper analyzes the freight forwarding and customs broker industry (NAICS code 488519) in Mississauga and Brampton, Canada. The paper defines and describes the industry, including services offered, and the types of goods handled, and assesses the business financials. The study utilizes resources such as Industry Canada tools, the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association directory, and the DHL Global Connectedness Index. The report aims to characterize the industry by examining its operational aspects, financial performance, and overall significance within the region's economic landscape. The term paper adheres to APA style guidelines and includes a comprehensive reference list. The paper also addresses the industry's role in international trade and its impact on the local economy, providing insights into the dynamics of this essential sector.

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Term Paper
Introduction: Arranging the transport of freight both domestically and internationally is a
critical but not high profile industry necessary for any advanced trading nation such as Canada.
The participants are commonly referred to as freight forwarders or customs brokers. They may
offer a combination of services spanning transportation modes. This industry also includes
establishments primarily engaged in arranging and coordinating the transportation and storage of
goods without themselves providing actual transportation and storage services. Peel Region is
home to a concentration of such providers due to its location in Canada’s largest urban
conurbation, the largest airport and busiest rail line as well as a nexus of trucking establishments
and warehouses. The purpose of this term paper is to characterize the freight
forwarding/customers broker industry in south Peel Region (Mississauga and Brampton).
Instructions:
1. The term paper must consist of no more than 20 pages, 10 or 12-point TNR type 1 ½ line
spacing excluding front and back material. A cover page listing group members and an index
must be provided as well as a list of references (at least 10). APL style must generally be
followed.
2. The paper will be assessed via plagiarism software and no more of 20% of the paper should
consist of copied or paraphrased material. All such material must be accompanied by an in-text
reference.
4. The paper content should generally characterize the freight forwarding/customs broker
industry (NAICS code 488519) in (Mississauga and Brampton, Canada) (about 95
organizations). The paper should define and describe the industry (what they do, where, what
and where they ship, type of services, etc.), assess the business financials and provide critical
summary insights.
Deadline: November 18

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Resources:
1. APA6 Quick reference style guide and U Liverpool referencing guide posted on CMS. A
competed paper in Harvard (APA 6 style) posted on CMS.
2. Use the Industry Canada Canadian Companies Capabilities Web tool
http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/cccSrch.do?lang=eng&prtl=1
3. Use the Industry Canada Small and Medium Financial Performance Data Web tool.
https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sme-pme/bnchmrkngtl/rprt-flw.pub?execution=e1s1
4. Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association 2015 membership directory posted to
CMS.
5. DHL Global Connectedness Index 2014 posted to the CMS.
6. Any other you can find.