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What does C&F agent / CFA mean in logistics?

Short answer

An agent appointed by a manufacturer to receive stock at a regional depot, store it and dispatch it to distributors or customers against the manufacturer’s invoices. The CFA does not own the stock and is paid a commission or fee.

A long-established channel in Indian FMCG and pharma. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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Also called
CFA, C&F, carrying and forwarding agent
Category
Warehousing
Related terms
Depot, Distributor, Super stockist, Primary distribution

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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