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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 “Freight Router”

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

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