
Cargo & Freight Agents
Also called: Air Export Specialist, Drop Shipment Clerk, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Service Representative
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Transportation
- movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Math and Science
- geography
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
- law and government
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability
- Independence
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Office suite software
Presentation software
Mobile location based services software
- Transportation management software
- Web-based dispatch software
Education
Job Outlook
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