How do they match: Cargo and Freight Agents

  • 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.

  • Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
  • Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
  • Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.
  • Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
  • Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
  • Track delivery progress of shipments.