Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Ocean Import Specialist Freight Forwarding - Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC - Aurora, CO
Handle bookings from oversees agents and coordinate the move to destination. * Knowledge of various ... Prepare customs entries. * Arrange freight release with steamship lines and confirm cargo ...
Freight Broker Agent (nationwide/work from home) - Freight All Kinds, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK
We are searching for EXPERIENCED freight brokers/ agents who are seeking a new commission-based ... cargo liability insurance * Strong back office support for customer & carrier setups, customer ...
Freight Broker Agent (nationwide/work from home) - Freight All Kinds, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
We are searching for EXPERIENCED freight brokers/ agents who are seeking a new commission-based ... cargo liability insurance * Strong back office support for customer & carrier setups, customer ...

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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