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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 “Route Specialist”

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

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