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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 “Air Cargo Agent”

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

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