Career Exploration - Cargo and Freight Agents

Cargo and Freight Agents

ONET Code: 43-5011.00
RIASEC: C

Job Description:

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Education Level: No Education Data

Salary Information:

Average: $49900

Range: $37240 - $76350

Skills:

Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Negotiation

Tasks:

Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.

Work Activities:

Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Alternate Titles: Air Export Specialist , Drop Shipment Clerk , Freight Broker , Intermodal Dispatcher , International Coordinator , Load Planner , Logistics Coordinator , Logistics Service Representative , Ship Broker , Traffic and Documentation Clerk

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