Cargo and Freight Agents
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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights. | - | - | - |
| Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored. | - | - | - |
| Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods. | - | - | - |
| Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group. | - | - | - |
| Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,900
per year
Mean Wage
$55,420
per year
Employment
98K
workers
Wage Range
$37,240 - $76,350
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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