What they do
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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.
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Air Export Agent, Air Export Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Freight Forwarder, GSA Coordinator (General Services Administration Coordinator), Import Agent, Ocean Export Specialist, Relocation Coordinator, Route Specialist
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Wages
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| Cargo and Freight Agents* |
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 15.73 |
$32,710 |
| 25% |
$ 18.75 |
$39,000 |
| Median |
$ 23.13 |
$48,100 |
| 75% |
$ 26.33 |
$54,770 |
| 90% |
$ 33.00 |
$68,630 |
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| Average |
$ 24.49 |
$50,940 |
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Industries of Employment
| Cargo and Freight Agents* |
| United States - 2022 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Support activities for transportation
| 66% |
| 9% |
| 7% |
| 7% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 4% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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- Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
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- Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
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- Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
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- Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
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- Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
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Projected Employment
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| Cargo and Freight Agents* |
| Vermont |
| 2022 employment |
39 |
| 2032 employment |
43 |
Annual percent change
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1.0% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
4 |
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Education and Experience:
| Cargo and Freight Agents* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
| Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 14% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 44% |
| Associate's degree | | 16% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 25% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Negotiate financial arrangements.
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- Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
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- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
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- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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- Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
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