noun (n)

• the act of sending on to another destination(noun.act)

  Example:
  The forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically.
  The forwarding of resumes to the personnel department.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the advancement of some enterprise(noun.act)

  Example:
  His experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career.
  

  Synonym:
  furtherance, promotion
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of one who forwards; the act or occupation of transmitting merchandise or other property for others.(noun)

  source: webster1913