Cargo and Freight Agents

Recently posted cargo agent jobs

  • KOA Cargo Agent - Must have Hawaii State ID - UnitedService Companies - Kailua-Kona, HI

    Ramp Services Loading/Off Loading Cargo , Passenger Baggage handling Role and Responsibilities As a Cargo Agent your primary job duty is, but is not limited to the following: * To ensure the safety ...

  • FT w/ Ben Air Cargo Warehouse Agent - TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC - Spokane, WA

    TDA will provide you with training and resources to safely perform the Air Cargo Warehouse Agent role. You will have the opportunity to learn about different areas aviation industry, and we will ...

  • HNL Cargo Customer Service Agent - UnitedService Companies - Honolulu, HI

    Ramp Services Loading/Off Loading Cargo , Passenger Baggage handling Role and Responsibilities As a Cargo Customer Service Agent your primary job duty is, but is not limited to the following: * To ...

  • Ocean Export Agent - Staff Solve - Houston, TX

    Ocean Export Agent To receive and process all cargo on a daily basis, including overseas communication and customer service as needed with a focus on Export Compliance. Work closely with Steam Ship ...

  • Boarding Agent - Biehl & Co. Texas, LLC. - Corpus Christi, TX

    Role Objectives: Boarding Agent is responsible for fulfilling ship owner service requests ... Familiar with various types of vessels/ cargo * Familiar with local port areas Education/Experience

  • Ramp Agent Billings, Montana-Logan International Airport - NextGen GHS, LLC - Billings Metropolitan Area, MT

    Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft; * Warehouse, weigh, stack, pick up and deliver air cargo ; * Safeguard baggage, air cargo and air mail; Review cargo forms for ...

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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

  • 2020 employment: 95,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $46,910

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 9,500
  • Growth rate: 10 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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