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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 “Export Freight Clerk”

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

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