How do they match: Cargo and Freight Agents

  • Air Export Coordinator
  • Air Export Specialist
  • Delivery Supervisor

  • 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.

  • Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
  • Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
  • Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.

  • Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.