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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”

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

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