Cargo Agent
- Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods worldwide.
- Play a crucial role in global trade by managing cargo and freight shipments.
- Engage in dynamic problem-solving and negotiation with shipping companies.
💰 Earn $43K-$62K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Track delivery progress of shipments.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Time Management
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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