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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”

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

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