Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Ramp/Cargo Service Delivery Agent - dnata Airport Services - Australia
Perform cargo handling duties using automated cargo handling system packing/unpacking ULD's and loose cargo, as directed. Does this sound like you?
Cargo Agent - Cairns - Menzies Aviation - Cairns QLD 4870
Ensure cargo irregularity reports are completed in Hermes and respective photos taken. Perform cargo security screening including operating screening equipment…
Cargo Warehouse - Casual Role - dnata Airport Services - Matraville NSW 2036
Perform cargo handling duties using automated cargo handling system, packing/unpacking ULD's and loose cargo, as directed. Safely operate forklifts as required.

What Cargo and freight agents Do

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.

Cargo and freight agent Salaries

2020 employment: 95,600
May 2021 median annual wage: $46,910

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 9,500
Growth rate: 10 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Cargo or freight agent

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.