Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

EXPORT COORDINATOR, FREIGHT FORWARDER - Talmo & Associates Inc. - Carson, CA
... cargo . Provide customer support to all vendors, suppliers, agents and government agencies to ... Minimum 3 years' Ocean export - Freight Forwarder Operations. * Computer Proficiency; MS Word ...
Open House - Warehouse Agents & Ramp Agents - Worldwide Flight Services/WFS - Spring, TX
WAREHOUSE AGENTS & RAMP AGENTS The work of a Ramp Service Agent (Warehouse) includes the following: loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight , and company material) on and off ...
Hiring Event - Baltimore - Washington Airport Ramp Agents - Worldwide Flight Services/WFS - Calverton, MD
: Hiring Event - Baltimore - Washington Airport Ramp Agents HIRING EVENT DATE: MONDAY & TUESDAY ... of cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight , and company material) on and off aircraft; the ...

What Cargo and freight agents Do

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.

Cargo and freight agent Salaries

2014 employment: 78,800
May 2015 median annual wage: $41,870

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 5,500
Growth rate: 7 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Cargo or freight agent

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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