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Job Description

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5011.01

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Tasks for “Export Freight Manager”

Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.
Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.
Complete customs paperwork.
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.
Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.

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