How do they match: Cargo and Freight Agents

  • Cargo and Freight Agents

  • Freight Forwarder
  • Freight Agent
  • Freight Booker
  • Freight Broker
  • Freight Broker Agent
  • Freight Clerk
  • Freight Coordinator
  • Freight Receiver
  • Freight Representative
  • Freight Router
  • Freight Shipping Agent

  • 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.

  • Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
  • Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.
  • Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.