According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved. | 90% |
| Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments. | 87% |
| Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin. | 86% |
| Complete customs paperwork. | 86% |
| Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers. | 86% |
| Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods. | 85% |
| Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation. | 84% |
| Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs. | 84% |
| Keep records of goods dispatched or received. | 84% |
| Monitor or record locations of goods in transit. | 83% |
| Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers. | 83% |
| Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance. | 83% |
| Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks. | 83% |
| Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers. | 82% |
| Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations. | 82% |
| Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements. | 82% |
| Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another. | 81% |
| Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges. | 81% |
| Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs. | 80% |
| Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs. | 78% |
| Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters. | 76% |
| Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping. | 76% |
| Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies. | 75% |
| Obtain or arrange cargo insurance. | 71% |
| Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance. | 66% |
| Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements. | 66% |
