How do they match: Cargo and Freight Agents

  • Cargo and Freight Agents

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

  • 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.
  • Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
  • Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
  • Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
  • 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.

  • Load materials or equipment.