Skills by Occupation

meet non vessel operating common carriers rules oversee shipment routing oversee cargo storage requirements prepare documentation for international shipping manage carriers analyse supply chain trends develop efficiency plans for logistics operations prepare bills of lading inspect carrier documents book cargo have access to shipping rates foster relationships with various types of carrier assess carriers implement short term objectives communicate with shipment forwarders plan medium to long term objectives manage freight payment methods coordinate import transportation activities plan transport operations supply chain management manage medium term objectives cost metrics coordinate export transportation activities make bids in forward auctions exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues

control trade commercial documentation manage contracts create import-export commercial documentation communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages handle shipment paperwork analyse work-related written reports implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships set import export strategies provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions administer multi-modal logistics create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement work in a logistics team freight transport methods ensure legal accreditation for forwarding agent operations negotiate price principles of cargo stowage apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations liaise between the client and various transportation services use different communication channels keep up-to-date to current customs regulations provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions negotiate logistics services adapt to changing situations negotiate service with providers