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Job Description


	Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Cargo and Freight Agents
Freight Transportation Arrangement	48,590
Support Activities for Air Transportation	9,420
Couriers and Express Delivery Services	7,870
Scheduled Air Transportation	7,150
Truck Transportation	6,020
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	4,100
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,790
Warehousing and Storage	1,600
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation	710
Support Activities for Water Transportation	710

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Cargo and Freight Agents
Average Annual Salary	$46,070
Average Hourly Wage	$22.15
Total Employment	92,280

Related Majors & Degrees

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
	General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

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Interesting Fact

When the U.S. Constitution was written, the federal government was not allowed to collect income tax. All revenues came from trade tariffs. The 16th Ammendment later permitted federal income tax.

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