Will “Ocean Freight Forwarder” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Ocean Freight Forwarder”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Desktop computers
Personal computers
Laser facsimile machines
Multi-line telephone systems
Laptop computers

Manufacturing resource planning MRP software
SAP
Microsoft Word
Email software
AESDirect
Riege Software International Procars
QuestaWeb TradeMaster QW
Arcline ArcFreight
CEDAS Gateway
Web browser software
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Kewill Global Trade and Logistics
CargoWise ediEnterprise
Package tracking software
RedBerry Logistics
TMW Enterprise Transportation Management Systems
IES Ecellerate
Star Tec Software Hercules Export
Microsoft Excel
Tailwind Management Systems Tailwind