Freight Forwarders
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.
36 alternate job titles:
Air Cargo Agent
Air Export Agent
Air Export Clerk
Air Export Coordinator
Air Freight Forwarder
Cargo Agent
Domestic Freight Forwarder
Export Clerk
Export Coordinator
Export Freight Clerk
Export Freight Forwarder
Export Freight Manager
Export Freight Planner
Export Freight Specialist
Freight Analyst
Freight Flow Manager
Freight Forwarder
Freight Operations Supervisor
Freight Router
Freight Specialist
GSA Coordinator (General Services Administration Coordinator)
Import Agent
Import Export Clerk
Import Freight Forwarder
International Freight Forwarder
Ocean Export Clerk
Ocean Export Specialist
Ocean Freight Customer Relations Specialist
Ocean Freight Forwarder
Ocean Freight Manager
Ocean Transportation Intermediary
Relocation Coordinator
Route Specialist
Transportation Clerk
Transportation Technician (Transportation Tech)
Truck Driver
Salary Information
Freight Forwarders: $49,900 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions. | Analysis |
| Coordinate shipping activities with external parties. | Management |
| Assist individuals with paperwork. | General |
| Calculate shipping costs. | General |
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | General |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Record shipping information. | General |
| Track goods or materials. | General |
| Negotiate financial arrangements. | General |
| Arrange insurance coverage. | General |
| Execute sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Recommend packing or shipping methods. | General |
| Verify shipping documentation. | General |
| Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements. | General |
| Complete documentation required by programs or regulations. | General |
| Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities. | General |
| Refer customers to appropriate personnel. | General |
| Maintain current knowledge related to work activities. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Arcline ArcFreight | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| CEDAS Gateway | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| CargoWise ediEnterprise | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| IES Ecellerate | Compliance software |
| Kewill Global Trade and Logistics | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Manufacturing resource planning MRP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Order management software | Procurement software |
| Package tracking software | Industrial control software |
| QuestaWeb TradeMaster QW | Compliance software |
| RedBerry Logistics | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Riege Software International Procars | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Star Tec Software Hercules Export | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| TMW Enterprise Transportation Management Systems | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Tailwind Management Systems Tailwind | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| AESDirect | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Customs Specialist | The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified Export Specialist | The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified International Freight Forwarder | International Import Export Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Transportation Broker | Transportation Intermediaries Association | Not Available |
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