Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Freight Export Associate - Delmar International Inc. - Atlanta, GA
Freight Forwarding company • Haz-mat certification is considered an asset
Cargo Agent - Staff Management SMX - Chicago, IL
Employment Types: Full
Cargo Agent - Menzies Aviation - Houston, TX
regarding freight. • Works with government agencies to clear shipments for

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.