Will “Air Export Agent” 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…
- Freight Forwarders
- Special Services Agent
- Route Specialist
- Relocation Coordinator
- Ocean Forwarder
- Ocean Export Coordinator
- GSA Coordinator
- Export Coordinator
- Air Export Coordinator
- Account Manager
- Transportation Technician
- Transportation Clerk
- Ocean Transportation Intermediary
- Ocean Freight Manager
- Ocean Freight Forwarder
- Ocean Freight Customer Relation Specialist
- Logistics Technician
- International Freight Forwarder
- Import/Export Freight Forwarder
- Import Export Clerk
- Freight Router
- Freight Forwarder
- Export Freight Specialist
- Export Freight Manager
- Export Freight Clerk
- Domestic Freight Forwarder
- Air/Ocean Export Clerk
- Air Export Agent
- Air Cargo Agent
Tasks for “Air Export Agent”
- Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
- Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
- Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
- Complete customs paperwork.
- Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.
- Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
- Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
- Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
- 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.
- Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
- Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
- Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
- Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
- Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
- Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
- Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
- Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
- Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
- Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
- Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
- Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
- Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
- Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
- Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.
- Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
- Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
- 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.
- Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
Related Technology & Tools
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Laser facsimile machines
- Personal computers
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Microsoft Outlook
- IES Ecellerate
- Tailwind Management Systems Tailwind
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Web browser software
- Arcline ArcFreight
- TMW Enterprise Transportation Management Systems
- CEDAS Gateway
- Package tracking software
- QuestaWeb TradeMaster QW
- Kewill Global Trade and Logistics
- AESDirect
- SAP
- Star Tec Software Hercules Export
- Email software
- Riege Software International Procars
- CargoWise ediEnterprise
- Manufacturing resource planning MRP software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- RedBerry Logistics