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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

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Freight Forwarders”.

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Tasks for “Air Cargo Agent”

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

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