Cargo and Freight Agents
O*NET Code: 43-5011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Air Export CoordinatorAir Export SpecialistCargo AgentCargo RouterCargo Warehouse AgentContainer CoordinatorDrop Shipment ClerkExport Compliance SpecialistExport CoordinatorExport SpecialistFreight AgentFreight BookerFreight BrokerFreight Broker AgentFreight ClerkFreight CoordinatorFreight ForwarderFreight ReceiverFreight RepresentativeFreight Router
⚡ Skills (12)
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Negotiation3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (19)
🔥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
0Brokerage software
Procurement software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft OneNote
Word processing software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Posting software
Inventory management software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Transportation management software
Mobile location based services software
0Transportation management system TMS software
Mobile location based services software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Web-based dispatch software
Mobile location based services software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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