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Freight forwarder

Sunil Kumar 2 Hiring
5 to 10 Yrs
Multi-City, India
3 years ago
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A freight forwarder is responsible for the transportation of goods between one destination and another. Freight forwarding companies specialise in arranging the whole process for their shippers, from the storage to the shipping of their merchandise

Building relationships with shippers and transporters can also be essential to the job, so those with good interpersonal skills will find themselves at an advantage. Other important qualities for freight forwarders include good communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

A freight forwarder works out the logistics and makes sure all bases are covered in the process of transporting goods from A to B. Typical responsibilities include:

considering and planning the most effective route for freight
organising the transportation of freight between intermediate destinations usually cargo terminals, port facilities or railway yards
tracking the movement of freight using software and satellite technology
reporting back to clients, keeping them up-to-date with the progress of goods
deciding on the best way to package stock, taking into account factors such as weather, terrain and type of goods
taking appropriate measures for the movement of delicate goods
checking countries legal requirements to make sure all the appropriate documentation (eg insurance and customs forms) is filled out
staying up-to-date with relevant political activities and legislation that might impact the transportation of freight
organising payments or processes transactions on behalf of the client, such as freight charges.

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Employement Type: Full time
Industry: Shipping
Role Category: Documentation / Shipping
Functional Area: Not Applicable
Role/Responsibilies: Freight forwarder

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Company: Comet Infowave
Location(s): Multi-City, India

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