Cargo and Freight Agents expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. They take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. They also prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
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- Cargo and Freight Agents
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods
- Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destination
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents
- Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods
- Notify passengers or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery
- Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored
- Track the progress of shipment delivery
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.1%
Job Openings 21
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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