Cargo and Freight Agents

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• Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $282M

• Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $233M · waiting on a check

• Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $193M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $172M · waiting on a check

• Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $138M

• Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $133M

• Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $125M

• Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $116M

• Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $109M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $109M · waiting on a check

• Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $104M · waiting on a check

• Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $99.4M

• Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $99.1M

• Complete customs paperwork.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $96.6M

• Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $96.0M

• Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $88.8M

• Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $88.7M

• Arrange insurance coverage for goods.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $88.7M

• Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $88.5M

• Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $86.0M

• Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $84.9M

• Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $81.8M

• Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $79.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $78.2M

• Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $75.9M

• Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $74.2M

• Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.4% of the role's time · $74.0M

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $72.3M

• Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $71.8M

• Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $69.7M

• Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $69.5M · waiting on a check

• Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $69.1M

• Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $67.8M

• Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $66.7M

• Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $64.9M

• Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $60.3M

• Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $59.0M

• Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $58.5M

• Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.9% of the role's time · $47.1M

• Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $42.1M

• Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $41.2M

• Assemble containers and crates used to transport items, such as machines or vehicles.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $41.0M

• Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $39.9M

• Maintain a supply of packing materials.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $37.9M

• Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $30.1M