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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 “Ocean Freight Manager”

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

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