Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

This filing reports the initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities for Yanqing Zhu, President, Asia Pacific at FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD). The filing indicates ownership of 4,950 unvested restricted stock awards (RSAs) in common stock. These RSAs vest in three equal annual installments, contingent upon continued service to the Issuer. The ownership is direct, and the filing date is June 17, 2026.