Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Freight Services 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
Warehouse Cargo Agent - Worldwide Flight Services - Humble, TX
Receives cargo from and releases cargo to consignors, consignees, brokers, agents, truckers, etc., including checking, counting, receipting and
Cargo Agents - Aerotek - Newark, NJ
Forklift experience is a plus but not necessary. Candidate must have a go-getter attitude due to not using the forklift and if there are no planes

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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