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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5011.01

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Tasks for “Account Manager”

Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
Complete customs paperwork.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.
Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.

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