Cargo and freight agent, Kaiwhakawhiti utanga
Also known as
- Import coordinator, export coordinator, customs broker, cargo agent
Cargo and freight agents manage customer orders and arrange delivery of freight to and from transportation hubs and shipping terminals.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$65K to $90K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Cargo and freight agents
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in offices, warehouses and at airports or ports
- need to be accurate, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- negotiate financial arrangements
- coordinate operational activities
- analyse shipping information to make routing decisions
- track goods or materials
- maintain operational records
- recommend packing or shipping methods
- arrange insurance coverage
- calculate shipping costs
- package objects for shipping
- record shipping information
Organised
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a cargo and freight agent and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in management and commerce studies or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to complete training through the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand
- a Unique User Identifier (UUI) Customs number from New Zealand Customs
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 3 may be useful.
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