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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 “Transportation Clerk”

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

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