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    Cargo and Freight Agents

    Cargo and Freight Agents

    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.

      
      
       
    $48k/year
       
    Train for days to months
       
    Little or no preparation needed
    Also known as
    Air Export Specialist, Drop Shipment Clerk, Freight Broker, Intermodal Dispatcher, International Coordinator, Load Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Service Representative, Ship Broker, Traffic and Documentation Clerk

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    Hourly Wage

    $36,520

    $48,330

    $72,820

    $17.56

    $23.24

    $35.01

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