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Cargo Agent Also it is called Logisticians. The logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, allocated, and delivered. They oversee activities that include purchasing, transportation, inventory, and warehousing. They may direct the movement of a range of goods, people, or supplies, from common consumer goods to military supplies and personnel. U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Nature of The Work
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Cargo Agent arranges for and tracks incoming and outgoing shipments in airline, train, or trucking terminals or on shipping docks. They expedite shipments by determining the route that shipments will take and by preparing all necessary documents. Agents take orders from customers and arrange for the pickup of freight or cargo and its delivery to loading platforms. Cargo and freight agents may keep records of the cargo, including its amount, type, weight, dimensions, destination, and time of shipment. They keep a tally of missing items and record the condition of damaged items. Cargo Agent
Cargo and freight Agent arranges cargo according to its destination, and determines any shipping rates and other charges that usually apply to freight. For imported or exported freight, they verify that the proper customs paperwork is in order. Cargo and freight agents often track shipments electronically, using bar codes, and answer customers?questions about the status of their shipments.
Outlook and Employment
Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 24,500 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. Employment of logisticians is expected to grow as companies and government agencies increasingly rely on these workers to move products more efficiently, solve problems, and identify areas for improvement. As e-commerce continues to expand, these workers will be needed to help with the complex logistics involved, such as just-in-time delivery to consumers. In addition, as more goods are purchased online, timeliness of delivery will become a more critical component of firm competition, further increasing demand for logisticians. Cargo AgentEducation and Training
A bachelor’s degree is typically required for most positions, although an associate’s degree may be sufficient for some logistician jobs. In some cases, related work experience may substitute for education. Industry certification is helpful for jobseekers. Logisticians may qualify for some positions with an associate’s degree. However, due to complex logistics and supply chains, companies prefer to hire workers who have at least a bachelor’s degree. Logisticians typically have a bachelor's degree in logistics and supply chain management, business, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree programs often include coursework in operations and database management, and system dynamics. In addition, most programs offer courses that train students on software and technologies commonly used by logisticians, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID). Cargo Agent
Massachusetts Port Authority
Cargo Agent and Air Cargo at Logan Airport Boston’s Logan International Airport serves as the air cargo gateway to a six-state region with a population of 13.2 million and a gross regional product of $350 billion. It is among America’s most efficient cargo airports, handling over 440,000 tons of cargo in 1997 in a land area of 2,500 acres.
Boston's Logan International Airport serves as the gateway to the six-state New England region with a population of over 14 million. In 2006, Boston Logan handled nearly 28 million passengers and carried nearly 716 million pounds of cargo and mail. Logan enjoys direct airport access to U.S. interstate highway system, and is minutes from downtown and the seaport. You can click Logan Airport Job page to find more detail there.
Boston Logan International Airport is the world's 35th most active airport, and offers nonstop service to 79 destinations and 35 international destinations. Boston Logan is served by 60 air carriers, including 19 foreign flag carriers and 8 air cargo carriers. Over 100 freight forwarders and brokers with a 300-year tradition of trade and commerce use Logan every day.
