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Marine Cargo and Freight Agents

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Job Requirements

Education

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Marine Cargo and Freight Agents

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Marine Cargo and Freight Agents

Importance
Activity
73% 

Documenting/Recording Information

    73% 

    Getting Information

    • read maps
    • obtain flight information from dispatcher

    70% 

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

      67% 

      Handling and Moving Objects

        63% 

        Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

        • observe loading of freight to ensure crew compliance with procedures

        63% 

        Processing Information

        • compile numerical or statistical data
        • calculate monetary exchange
        • verify ticket or pass

        60% 

        Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

        • collect payment
        • provide customer service
        • answer customer or public inquiries

        60% 

        Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

          60% 

          Performing General Physical Activities

          • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo

          60% 

          Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

            57% 

            Communicating with Persons Outside Organization


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