Cargo & Freight Agents
Also called: Dispatcher, Logistics Service Representative, Drop Shipment Clerk, Load Planner
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.
- Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Transportation
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Mobile location based services software
Word processing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about cargo and freight agents.