AI Assistant for Cargo and Freight Agents

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.

Some Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.(Core task)
  • 2Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.(Core task)
  • 3Track delivery progress of shipments.(Core task)
  • 4Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.(Core task)
  • 5Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.(Core task)
  • 6Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.(Core task)
  • 7Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.(Core task)
  • 8Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.(Core task)
  • 9Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.(Core task)
  • 10Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.

Top Skills Required

Speaking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Negotiation
Time Management
Writing
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Knowledge Areas

TransportationGeographyPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentTelecommunications

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Other Tools

Brokerage softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteDatabase softwareEmail softwareMicrosoft OneNoteOperating system softwarePosting softwareSpreadsheet softwareTransportation management software

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

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