Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

International Cargo Logistics Agent I (Day Shift) - Transportation Company - La Puente, CA
Coordinate the routing of import and export bookings with airline and ocean carriers • Timely preparation of rates and quotes for customers and
Cargo Supervisor - BDL - 3rd Shift - Total Airport Services, LLC. - East Granby, CT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
Freight Import Agent - Delmar International Inc. - Inglewood, CA
You will be responsible for interacting daily with customers, service providers and carriers as well as issue invoices according to policy. You will

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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