Occupation
Freight Forwarders
Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.
$52,260 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 43-5011.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
- 02Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
- 03Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
- 04Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
- 05Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
- 06Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
- 07Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
- 08Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
- 09Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
- 10Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
- 11Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
- 12Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Air Export AgentAir Export CoordinatorFreight ForwarderGSA Coordinator (General Services Administration Coordinator)Export CoordinatorImport AgentOcean Export SpecialistRelocation CoordinatorRoute Specialist
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Knowledge the job leans on
TransportationAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and SecurityGeography
Skills that carry over from service
CoordinationSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementNegotiationService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionJudgment and Decision Making