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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 “Ocean Forwarder”

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

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