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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 “Ocean Forwarder”

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

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