Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Ground Handling Agent Ryanair - Excel Aviation - Dublin, County Dublin
Loading and unloading of baggage & cargo from Ryanair Group aircraft. No previous airport or ramp experience is required as our fantastic training team will…
Ocean Forwarder (Reefer) - Logiskills Group - Cork, County Cork
Reefer/Temperature Controlled perishable cargo shipping experience is a definite advantage. This role encompasses the issuing of export transportation documents…
Import Operator - Dublin West - Logiskills Group - South Dublin, County Dublin
Dealing with foreign and domestic agents to ensure that operational objectives are achieved. Operational management of allocated customer accounts in line with…

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.