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Freight Forwarders

SOC 43-5011.01

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.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Coordination

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Service Orientation

3.4

Time Management

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.4

Transportation

4.3

English Language

4.1

Clerical

3.6

Geography

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

Mathematics

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Key Tasks

1Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.

2Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.

3Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.

4Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.

5Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.

Also Known As

Account Manager Air Cargo Agent Air Export Agent Air Export Coordinator Air/Ocean Export Clerk Domestic Freight Forwarder Export Coordinator Export Freight Clerk Export Freight Manager Export Freight Specialist