Role & Meaning of C&FA and it's configuration in SAP SD 4.7 ?

Hi

My name's Karthik.I am a SAP SD consultant.I hav a doubt.Can anybody help me to make me understand the <b>meaning</b>,<b>full form</b> ,<b>role</b> and <b>configuration</b> of <b>C&FA</b> in SAP SD module 4.7.

Is it (1) <b>Carry and Forwarding Agent</b>. Or

(2) <b>Consignee And Forwarding Agent</b>, or

(3) <b>Clearing and forwarding Agent</b> ,OR Something else ????????????????

What is C&FA role in pharmaceutical Industries Particularly???????????

Thanks