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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Cargo and Freight Agents

Many jobs are entry level and do not require more than a high school diploma. Although cargo traffic is expected to grow faster than in the past, employment of cargo and freight agents will not keep pace because of technological advances.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Cargo and freight agents
Freight Transportation Arrangement	36,720
Scheduled Air Transportation	13,280
Couriers and Express Delivery Services	6,530
Support Activities for Air Transportation	5,520
General Freight Trucking	5,320
Support Activities for Water Transportation	2,150
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,910
Employment Services	1,430
Rail Transportation	1,430
Warehousing and Storage	1,370

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Title: "Cargo and Freight Agents"

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